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ALTERNATIVE PROVISION SPORTS TUTOR

Cambridge | Contractor Role | 32 - 40 Hours per Week

LETS KICK IT EDUCATION

www.letskickiteducation.com

Lets Kick It Education, part of LETS KICK IT GROUP LTD, provides personalised alternative provision for children and young people who may find it difficult to engage successfully within mainstream education.

We support learners with a range of special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural challenges and other barriers to education. Our programmes combine education with sport, fitness, vocational qualifications and practical activities to help young people rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve meaningful outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Sports Tutor to join our Cambridge provision. The successful candidate will deliver personalised one-to-one and small-group sports programmes, including accredited sports qualifications, gym sessions, football coaching and structured sports club activities.

THE ROLE

As a Sports Tutor, you will use sport and physical activity to engage young people who may have experienced disrupted education, exclusion, low confidence or difficulties within traditional learning environments.

You will plan and deliver individualised programmes based on each learner’s ability, interests, needs and intended outcomes. Sessions will primarily be delivered on a one-to-one basis, although some small-group and sports club delivery will also be required.

Programmes may include:

• One-to-one accredited sports and fitness qualifications.
• Individual and small-group gym sessions.
• Football coaching and skills development.
• Fitness, strength and conditioning activities.
• Structured sports club sessions.
• Employability, teamwork and personal-development activities linked to sport.
• Opportunities to develop coaching, leadership and vocational skills.

The role requires someone who can build strong and professional relationships with young people while maintaining clear boundaries, consistent expectations and a calm approach to challenging situations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Plan and deliver personalised sports programmes based on each learner’s needs, starting points, interests and agreed outcomes.
• Deliver accredited sports, fitness, coaching and personal-development qualifications on a one-to-one basis.
• Plan and lead safe, structured and engaging gym sessions.
• Deliver football coaching sessions that develop technical ability, fitness, teamwork and confidence.
• Organise and deliver sports club activities for learners within the provision.
• Adapt sessions for learners with special educational needs, disabilities and different levels of physical ability.
• Use sport as a tool to improve engagement, communication, emotional regulation, behaviour and readiness to learn.
• Support learners to develop healthy routines, resilience, self-discipline and positive relationships.
• Embed English, maths, employability and life skills within sports-based activities where appropriate.
• Understand and implement information contained within Education, Health and Care Plans, referrals, risk assessments and individual support plans.
• Complete appropriate risk assessments for gym, football and other physical activities.
• Set clear learning and development targets and regularly assess learner progress.
• Produce accurate session notes, progress reports and evidence towards accredited qualifications.
• Maintain appropriate records of learner attendance, engagement, achievement and behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, local authorities and other professionals.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, professional conduct, confidentiality and health and safety.
• Follow Lets Kick It Education’s policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, behaviour, equality and safe sports delivery.
• Attend meetings, reviews, training and supervision sessions where required.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Milton Keynes provision and its sports curriculum.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced sports tutor, coach or fitness professional who is patient, resilient, reliable and genuinely committed to improving outcomes for young people.

You should be able to engage learners who may initially be reluctant to participate, have difficulty trusting adults or have had negative experiences of education. You will need to remain calm under pressure and respond to behaviour in a consistent, restorative and professional manner.

You should also be confident delivering structured sports sessions while ensuring that activities remain safe, purposeful and connected to each learner’s educational and personal-development outcomes.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have:

• Significant experience of delivering sport, fitness or physical activity sessions to children and young people.
• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs, behavioural needs or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Experience of providing personalised one-to-one or small-group support.
• Experience of delivering football, gym, fitness or wider sports sessions.
• The ability to plan safe, engaging and progressive sports programmes.
• Strong relationship-building and behaviour-management skills.
• The ability to motivate young people who may be disengaged from education or physical activity.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working with children and young people.
• The ability to assess progress and maintain accurate written records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.
• An appropriate sports coaching, fitness or physical activity qualification.
• GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, in English and maths.
• The right to work in the UK.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

It would be beneficial to have:

• A recognised teaching, tutoring or assessing qualification.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in sports coaching, fitness instruction or personal training.
• A recognised football coaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering accredited sports, fitness or employability qualifications.
• Experience of working within alternative provision, specialist education, youth work or a similar setting.
• Experience of working with learners who have Education, Health and Care Plans.
• Knowledge of autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Training in trauma-informed practice, positive behaviour support or de-escalation.
• Experience of adapting physical activities for different needs and abilities.
• A current first-aid qualification.
• Experience of completing sports and activity risk assessments.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENTS

This is a contractor role for 32–40 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate’s availability.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing their own tax, National Insurance and any other obligations associated with contractor status.

The appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-engagement checks and agreement of the final contractual arrangements.

SAFEGUARDING

Lets Kick It Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant safer recruitment checks, including:

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including a check of the children’s barred list.
• Identity and right-to-work checks.
• Verification of qualifications and employment history.
• Satisfactory professional references.
• Any additional safeguarding checks considered appropriate for the role.

Applicants must be willing to complete safeguarding training and follow all Lets Kick It Education safeguarding policies and procedures.

EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

Lets Kick It Education is committed to providing an inclusive environment for learners, staff and contractors. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement explaining:

• Your experience of delivering sport, football, gym or fitness sessions to children and young people.
• Your experience of working with learners with special educational needs or within alternative provision.
• Any sports, fitness, coaching, teaching or assessing qualifications you hold.
• How you would use sport to engage a young person who has become disengaged from education.
• Your experience of delivering accredited sports or vocational qualifications.
• Your availability to begin the role.

Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place before the advertised closing date.

Pay: £25.00-£37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person