Sports Coach

Sports Coach (Education Setting)
£15.50–£16.29 per hour | Monday to Friday | Full-time | CPD-accredited training provided

Are you a coach who thrives on connection, structure, and challenge?

Do you love working with young people and know how to motivate, guide, and calm them when needed?

Aspira Education is hiring Sports Coaches to work in Derbyshire schools, supporting children with additional needs — including Autism, ADHD, and SEMH. You don’t need school experience — just the presence, patience, and passion to help young people succeed.

About the Role

As a Sports Coach, you’ll:

• Support pupils in 1:1 and small-group sessions — both in and out of the classroom
• Use structured routines, positive reinforcement, and active strategies to improve focus and wellbeing
• Help learners regulate their emotions and manage challenging behaviour through movement and mentoring
• Assist with breaktimes, transitions, and physical activities
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and behaviour teams to create a calm and supportive environment

You'll work Monday to Friday, term-time only, in a local mainstream or specialist school.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from:

• Sports coaching, youth work, personal training, or mentoring backgrounds
• Roles where you’ve worked with vulnerable young people or managed behaviour
• Individuals with natural authority, calmness, and energy

You don’t need a teaching qualification — just confidence, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping young people grow.

All applicants must have:

• The right to work in the UK
• A clear Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply)
• Two recent references
• A willingness to complete free online safeguarding training

What You’ll Get

• £15.50–£16.29 per hour (paid weekly via Parasol – our FCSA-accredited umbrella partner)
• Free CPD-accredited training from the Aspira Training Academy
• Behaviour support strategies & trauma-informed practice guidance
• Ongoing support from a team who understands the challenges and the impact of your role

Why Join Aspira?

Aspira Education is a Derbyshire-based, REC-accredited SEND agency led by a former SEND teacher and a national recruiter. We specialise in supporting children who need more than the basics — and the professionals who bring calm, structure, and belief into their lives.

Your coaching skills don’t stop at the pitch — they shape lives.

Safeguarding Commitment

Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Apply Now

Ready to use your coaching background in a way that truly matters?
Email info@aspiraeducation.co.uk with your CV or to ask any questions.
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours.