New Fosseway are excited to be able to offer the role of PE lead.
Job Role
To plan, deliver, and adapt high-quality physical education and sports activities for pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The role focuses on ensuring all pupils can access, enjoy, and benefit from physical activity, while supporting their physical development, communication, sensory needs, and overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
To provide PPA cover though planning and delivering an inclusive PE curriculum with lessons and sports sessions tailored to pupils with diverse and complex needs, including Autism, SLD, and PMLD.
Adapt activities using specialist approaches (e.g. sensory-based activities, structured routines, and communication supports such as visual aids or PECS).
Ensure all pupils can participate safely and meaningfully, including those with significant physical, medical, or communication needs.
Promote physical health, engagement, sensory regulation, and social interaction through sport and movement.
Work closely with teachers, therapists (e.g. physiotherapists, occupational therapists), and support staff to deliver a holistic approach to each pupil’s development.
Support pupils with mobility needs, including use of specialist equipment and manual handling where required (training provided).
Use positive behaviour support strategies, particularly for pupils with Autism and associated communication or sensory differences.
Monitor, record, and report on pupil engagement and progress in line with their education plans and EHCP outcomes.
Organise inclusive extracurricular sports opportunities appropriate to pupils’ needs and abilities.
To maintain and look after all PE equipment and storage.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment in line with safeguarding and health & safety policies.
To attend relevant CPD as appropriate
Person Specification
Essential:
Experience working with children or young people with complex special educational needs, including Autism, SLD, and/or PMLD.
Experience in a special school setting.
Understanding of how to adapt physical activities for pupils with a wide range of cognitive, sensory, and physical needs.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to use or learn alternative communication methods.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and responsive to individual pupil needs.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Relevant coaching qualification or experience in sports/physical education.
Desirable:
Experience in a special school setting.
Experience of teaching experience in a Special School setting
Knowledge of communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices.
First Aid qualification.
Training in manual handling and/or behaviour support approaches (e.g. Team Teach).
Understanding of sensory integration and regulation strategies.
Personal Qualities
Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach.
Flexible and creative in adapting activities.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Passionate about inclusive sport and physical activity for all abilities.
Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years of coaching experience
Coaching (or equivalent) qualification
Desirable
Bachelor's degree
Teaching qualification
Additional Information
This role may involve supporting pupils with personal care, medical needs, and mobility requirements. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Leighann Sayers (Headteachers PA) to arrange a time to visit and talk to the Head. We would welcome visits.
Why New Fosseway School?
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.
New Fosseway School is a special school for pupils between the ages of 4—19. We offer high quality education for children with a range of needs including severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.
Structure and routine are vital, but the curriculum is an ambitious combination of academic and life-skills learning to prepare our pupils for future education and training, more independent living so no two days are the same. We embrace the challenges, seeking solutions and improvements and are not afraid to try new things. We share the ‘laughs’ and celebrate the achievements. Pupils are grouped by ability and to meet their social needs rather than age.
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging. They may get frustrated, anxious and emotional and you will need to guide them through it by helping them to manage their feelings and behaviour. You will have the ongoing support of a skilled and dedicated team. Some of our pupils are non-verbal using alternative means of communication including Makaton, signs, symbols or communication aids, often using a multisensory approach.
We are a highly collaborative, supportive, and dedicated staff team. Working together to understand the unique, complex learning and additional needs of our learner, sharing expertise, and embedding best practice are all incorporated in to everything we do.
Please refer to our school website if you require more information about our school.
Staff benefits:
My pocket GP—a 24/7 GP service app
Counselling helpline
Retail discounts
Onsite parking
Access to continued professional development
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to pre employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.