Sport Therapist

Job Summary

Sports Therapist / SEN Sports Therapist

YEYSenAcademy – Enfield, London

Job Type: Part-timeLocation: Enfield, LondonPay: £15–£25 per hour, depending on experienceStart Date: Immediate / September 2026

About YEYSenAcademy

YEYSenAcademy is a new SEN-focused activity and development centre in Enfield, supporting children aged approximately 2–14 years.

We provide individual and small-group sessions designed to support children’s attention, communication, confidence, emotional regulation, social interaction and physical development.

We are looking for a motivated and caring Sports Therapist / SEN Sports Practitioner to join our team.

The Role

You will work mainly on a 1:1 basis with children with additional needs, using structured physical activities and movement-based sessions to support their development.

The role is not focused on competitive sport or traditional football coaching. Activities are adapted to each child’s individual needs and may include:

• Movement and physical activity
• Coordination and balance activities
• Games designed to improve attention and focus
• Structured sports activities
• Turn-taking and following instructions
• Activities supporting confidence and social interaction
• Sensory-friendly movement activities
• Supporting children to regulate their energy and emotions
• Working alongside desk-based learning and communication support

You will be expected to build a positive relationship with each child and adapt activities according to their communication, behaviour and developmental needs.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, friendly and enthusiastic
• Comfortable working with children with SEN / additional needs
• Confident delivering 1:1 activities
• Able to adapt activities to different abilities
• Good at communicating with parents and colleagues
• Reliable and professional
• Passionate about helping children develop through physical activity

Previous experience working with children with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties or other additional needs would be highly beneficial.

A background in sports, PE, coaching, SEN, teaching, therapy or child development is welcomed.

Important

You do not need to be a qualified therapist to apply.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have practical experience working with children and understand how physical activity can be used to support attention, engagement, confidence and regulation.

Successful applicants will be required to complete the appropriate safeguarding checks, including a DBS check where applicable.

Hours

Part-time hours are available, with potential for additional hours as the centre grows.

Weekend availability is particularly useful.

Why Join YEYSenAcademy?

• Work in a new and developing SEN-focused centre
• Small-group and 1:1 environment
• Opportunity to develop your SEN experience
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Potential for increased hours as the academy grows
• Opportunity to make a direct difference to children’s development

To apply: Please send your CV and a short introduction explaining your experience working with children and SEN.

YEYSenAcademyEnfield, [email protected]

Pay: £15.00-£50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person