Job Description
Sports Coach / 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Specialist SEMH School - Crewe
Long-Term Opportunity 8:30am - 3:30pm
Simply Education is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist SEMH school in Crewe to recruit a passionate, resilient, and energetic Sports Coach / 1:1 Teaching Assistant.
This is far more than a classroom support role.
It's an opportunity to become the consistent adult, positive role model, and trusted mentor.
The school believes every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may have faced in education or life. Built on nurture, trust, and meaningful relationships, the setting supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health SEMH needs to rebuild confidence, develop resilience, and feel safe enough to thrive.
Whether your background is in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, support work, care, or education, this role offers the chance to make a genuine difference every single day.
The Role
As a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups, supporting both their learning and emotional development.
Sport and physical activity play a powerful role within the school. Through teamwork, encouragement, routine, and positive relationships, you will help students regulate emotions, build self-esteem, and re-engage with education.
No two days are ever the same - but every day is meaningful.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Building strong, positive relationships with students
- Supporting pupils with SEMH and additional SEND needs
- Providing 1:1 support both inside and outside the classroom
- Using sport and engagement activities to motivate and inspire
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Helping to create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
- Working collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff
- Encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has a passion for supporting young people
- Can remain calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
- Understands the importance of consistency and relationships
- Has experience in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, care, or education
- Brings energy, positively, and a team-focused attitude
- Wants to make a genuine long-term impact in a young person's life
Why Join This School?
- Make a real difference every single day
- Receive ongoing training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
- Gain invaluable SEMH and SEND experience
- Develop behaviour management, leadership, and communication skills
- Join a supportive team that values wellbeing and professional growth
- Build experience highly regarded within education, psychology, youth work, and pastoral careers
Success within this school is not measured only by grades it's measured in confidence rebuilt, trust restored, and futures changed.
If you are ready to be the person who helps a young person believe in themselves again, we would love to hear from you.
Apply Now
To apply for this role, please send your CV today.
For further information, contact Simply Education Nantwich on (phone number removed).
