SEND Coach

Organisation: Move More
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
Location: Gloucestershire
Contract type: (Full time)
Closing date: 5 May 2025
Job Description: We are seeking to recruit an exceptional SEND physical activity coach to join our current team of teachers and experienced coaches at Move More. This is an exciting new opportunity for the right candidate which will build on and expand our SEND-focused provision within a variety of education and community settings. We are looking for people that share Move More's values and goals, to help us grow and prosper, to make a positive contribution to inclusive physical activity opportunities for children with SEND across Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, and wider across Gloucestershire and South Worcestershire.

Purpose
To have a positive impact on children with SEND through the delivery of a range of high-quality, school and community-based initiatives within a variety of different settings.

Main Duties
• To plan, organise, and deliver high-quality inclusive activity sessions at a variety of different community and school settings, across age ranges (5-18 years).
• To deliver specific interventions for identified children with SEND, i.e. those most at risk of disengaging from physical activity, requiring sensory-friendly adaptations, or needing tailored movement-based interventions to support emotional regulation.
• To support the Education team with inclusive PE and adapted physical activity delivery in schools.
• To work with a range of partners on the delivery of inclusive community provision.
• Support the delivery of SEND-specific holiday camps and weekend provision.
• To support and help deliver Move More’s vision and organisational goals.
• To actively promote the work and public image of the charity by always maintaining high standards of personal appearance and adopting a friendly, professional approach to the public.
• To undertake other duties which are appropriate to the level and general responsibilities of the post.

Please note: As part of this role is community based the hours of the role will need to be flexible to suit the requirements of the programme - evening and weekend work will be required on a weekly basis.

Knowledge and Understanding
• A clear vision and understanding of how physical activity positively impacts the development of children and young people with SEND, supporting their physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• A confident and proficient sports coach across multiple sports and activities, with experience of adapting activities for diverse needs and abilities.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, sensory processing, and movement-based interventions to support engagement.
• Knowledge of inclusive coaching strategies, disability sport, and best practices in adapted physical activity.
• An up-to-date understanding of the current sport and physical activity landscape and national concerns associated with inclusion, accessibility, and health inequalities.

Experience
• Experience of working with children and young people with SEND e.g. within PE lessons, after-school clubs, holiday camps, and community settings.
• Experience of working across a range of sports and physical activities, using inclusive coaching strategies and person-centred approaches.
• Experience of developing innovative and informed solutions to the challenges faced by children and young people with SEND, as well as supporting their engagement and enjoyment in physical activity.

Qualifications
• A Minimum Level 2 NGB Coaching Award or working towards.
• A sports related degree or teaching qualification would be preferable.
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the role.
• Current UK driving license (use of own transport essential).

Skills and attributes
• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills that suit a range of needs and audiences.
• Have a passion for the job, working with children with SEND, and a drive for excellence.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
• To be flexible, creative and innovative in overcoming barriers for positive change.
• The ability to create positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of children and young people with SEND.
• Proficient IT skills such as the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in inclusive coaching and SEND support.
• Willingness to take on SEND-specific coaching-based projects as they arise throughout the year.
How to apply: Please apply by downloading the official application form at: https://www.move-more.org/get-involved/vacancies/ For further information regarding the role, please contact Alan Clayton, Head of SEND on alan@move-more.org Applications should be emailed to alan@move-more.org or via post to: Alan Clayton, Move More, All Saints Academy, Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, GL51 0WH