For a full application pack, including a full job description with person specification please visit: https://www.landmarks.ac.uk/vacancies/
Hours: 7.5 hours per week (Tuesday – term time only)
Type: Fixed Term (24th August 2026 – 16th July 2027)
Salary: £15.86 per hour
Landmarks is an independent specialist day college for young people with learning disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored to each individual’s needs.
Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.
Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:
· Art
· Animal Care and Horticulture
· Cookery
· Digital Media
· Duke of Edinburgh
· Employability skills
· Functional Skills
· Game Based Studies
· Hospitality and Catering
· Life in Modern Britain
· Music
· Performing Arts
· Personal and Social Development
· Sports
Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses, employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to travel is essential. There may be a requirement to transport learners in your own car, insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during the working day.
Job Purpose:
To plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and safe sports sessions for learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The postholder will design and adapt activities to meet learners' individual needs, abilities and interests, supporting them to develop physical wellbeing, confidence, teamwork, independence and healthy lifestyles. Sessions may include fitness activities, team games, outdoor sports, inclusive physical education and personal development through sport.
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality sports, fitness and wellbeing sessions that are engaging, inclusive and meet the individual needs of learners.
· Adapt activities to accommodate a range of physical, communication, learning and emotional needs, ensuring all learners can participate safely and successfully.
· Promote positive participation, confidence, independence and teamwork through sport and physical activity.
· Encourage learners to develop healthy lifestyles, improve fitness and achieve personal goals.
· Maintain a safe learning environment by following health and safety procedures, carrying out risk assessments where required, and ensuring equipment is used appropriately.
· Support positive behaviour management in line with College policies.
· Work collaboratively with Tutors, Learning Support Assistants and other colleagues to ensure learners receive consistent support.
· Monitor learner engagement and progress, providing feedback where appropriate.
· Maintain appropriate records as required.
· Comply with all College policies and procedures, including safeguarding, equality, health and safety, GDPR and professional conduct.
· Undertake mandatory training and attend meetings as required.
This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.
In return we will offer:
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health):
- Confidential emotional, financial and practical support whenever you need it.
- Education Support Helpline:Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and education staff.
- Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.
- Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan, virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
- Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter illness.
- Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other optional staff savings programmes.
- Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary.
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service.
- Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the organisation.
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility).
- Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.
- Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).
- Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
- Free On-Site Parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.86 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
