Job Title: Graduate Sports Coach – SEMH Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £92.63 - £100 (PAYE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a recent sports graduate with a passion for making a real difference?
Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to use sport as a tool for positive change?
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Graduate Sports Coach to join our specialist team, supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a setting where sport and physical activity are used not only for physical development, but also to build confidence, resilience, and social skills.
Deliver and assist with structured sports sessions that promote engagement, teamwork, and emotional regulation
Support students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils based on trust, consistency, and respect
Act as a positive male/female role model where appropriate
Assist in managing challenging behaviour with a trauma-informed, restorative approach
Contribute to the wider school ethos of inclusion, safety, and student wellbeing
A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, Coaching, or a related subject
Experience working with young people, ideally those with behavioural or emotional needs (desirable)
A passion for sport as a tool for education and personal development
Patience, resilience, and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
A supportive and experienced pastoral and SEND team
Ongoing training in behaviour management, mental health, and trauma-informed practice
A rewarding opportunity to help vulnerable young people re-engage with learning
Opportunities for progression and development into teaching, mentoring, or therapy-related roles
Whether you’re looking to build experience for a future career in teaching, youth work, or coaching, this role offers meaningful, hands-on experience in a nurturing and challenging setting.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to joe.palmerprotocol-education.
Closing date: Ongoing
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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Graduate Sports Coach - SEMH support • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
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