Sports Coach

About the Role

Sports Coach for a college on the outskirts of Bristol. The role supports students with social anxiety, learning difficulties and social and emotional mental health needs. This is a unique opportunity to combine physical education, vocational support, and academic encouragement to help pupils re engage with their learning journey in a supportive and structured environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the delivery of sport, physical activity and vocational programmes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced difficulties in study, have SEMH needs, or disrupted education.
• Work closely with teaching staff to reinforce learning and motivate students.
• Help students achieve progress in line with their individual academic and personal targets.
• Encourage participation, build confidence and model professional behaviour.

Qualifications and Experience

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have a strong background in sport, coaching or youth work.
• Are adaptable professionals who can think on their feet and respond confidently to a changing environment.
• Are committed, proactive and confident in supporting students with complex needs.
• Have strong communication skills and can set firm boundaries while remaining personable and approachable.
• Have experience working in a college setting, youth work or SEND setting - highly desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer

• A variety of roles available - from general classroom support to more targeted sports/vocational coaching.
• A supportive team and access to professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.
• A rewarding and varied day.
• Pay rates around £14.25 per hour.

Additional Information

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Applications require a suitable face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate suitability for the role.

Contact: Suzie Sage, Ext: 2006.