PE Teacher - SEN Specialist
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £18,000 - £25,500 per annum (FTE)
Job Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week or 3 days per week (22.5 hours) Permanent
Start Date - September 2026 (hand over with current member of staff)
Join the Elite Team
Elite Youth Sports is a leading sports coaching and childcare provider delivering high-quality Physical Education, SEND support and holiday camps across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
As our company continues to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated SEN PE Teacher to join our experienced team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusive sport and wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
If you thrive in a varied role, enjoy building relationships and believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed through physical activity, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
No two days are the same at Elite Youth Sports.
During term time, you'll work across a range of mainstream and specialist SEND schools, delivering engaging PE lessons and supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential. You'll create positive learning environments where every child can participate, develop confidence and enjoy being active.
During the school holidays, you'll become part of our award-winning Elite Camps, working as either an SEN Support Coach or Camp Leader to provide fun, safe and inclusive holiday experiences.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your coaching career whilst making a meaningful impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality PE lessons to children aged 4-16 in both mainstream and SEND settings.
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that meet National Curriculum objectives and individual pupil needs.
- Adapt activities to ensure every child can participate and succeed.
- Build strong, professional relationships with schools, staff, parents and pupils.
- Support children with a wide range of additional needs through individual and group activities.
- Work as an SEN Support Coach or Camp Leader during school holidays.
- Assist with holiday camp preparation and operational planning.
- Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding, professionalism and child welfare.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 1 year's experience working with children with SEND.
- Minimum 1 year's experience delivering sports coaching or PE.
- A minimum Level 2 Sports Coaching qualification (NGB or equivalent) or relevant SEND qualification.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- Confident managing groups of children with enthusiasm and energy.
- Passionate about inclusion and helping children achieve their potential.
- Flexible, proactive and willing to support all areas of the business.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Right to work in the UK and currently living within Oxfordshire or Berkshire.
Desirable
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
- Current Safeguarding Certificate (training can be provided).
- Additional SEND qualifications or experience.
Why Join Elite Youth Sports?
At Elite Youth Sports, our people are what make us Elite.
We invest heavily in our staff because we believe confident, well-supported coaches create outstanding experiences for children.
As part of our team you'll receive:
- Nike staff uniform
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing in-house training and professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- Staff social events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Monday-Friday working (no weekends)
- The opportunity to genuinely make a difference to children's lives every day
Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about sport, inclusion and inspiring the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV. Suitable applicants will be invited to an initial screening call, followed by a formal application and interview process.
No agencies please.
Safeguarding Statement
Elite Youth Sports Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to share this commitment.
Appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment procedures, including Enhanced DBS checks, identity verification, online screening, employment history and reference checks, and overseas criminal record checks where applicable.
Be the reason a child discovers confidence through sport. Apply today.
Pay: £18,000.00-£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
