Sports Coach

Job Title: Sports Coach
Location: Lincoln
Salary: Paid to Scale
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for sports and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

GSL Education are looking for a Sports Coach to work as a Learning Support Assistant at a specialist SEN Secondary School in Lincoln. This rewarding role offers a fantastic chance to combine your love for physical activity with supporting students who have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with diverse needs during PE and physical activities.
• Promote teamwork, motor skills, and confidence through structured sports sessions.
• Work alongside teachers and therapists to deliver engaging and inclusive physical education.
• Provide one-to-one or group support during classroom learning when required.
• Encourage positive behaviour and participation through patience and praise.
• Help with transitions and emotional regulation through movement-based interventions.

What You Need:

• Background in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or related fields.
• Experience working with young people, ideally those with SEN.
• A positive, proactive, and empathetic attitude.
• Team Teach or similar de-escalation training is desirable (or willingness to complete it).
• A current, up-to-date CV (covering the last 10 years with no unexplained gaps).
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply for one.

Why Join GSL Education?

• A rewarding opportunity to help students thrive physically and emotionally.
• Ongoing training and professional development from GSL Education.
• Supportive school environment with experienced SEN professionals.

If you're a caring and committed Sports Coach looking for a fulfilling opportunity in Lincoln, apply now to be part of a team that makes a genuine difference every day.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.