Automotive & Motorsport Skills Coach – SEMH & SEND

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £21,731–£24,195.50 + up to £2,500 annual performance bonus
Contract: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Student Day: 9:00am–2:30pm

Do you have experience in mechanics, vehicle maintenance or motorsport? Would you enjoy using your practical skills to inspire young people?

New Chapter Tuition is recruiting an Automotive & Motorsport Skills Coach to join a specialist vocational education provision in Reading, Berkshire.

This exciting, hands-on role combines motor vehicle mechanics, practical instruction and mentoring, supporting KS3–KS5 learners with SEMH needs, SEND, ADHD and behavioural challenges.

You’ll help young people re-engage with education through practical automotive and motorsport activities, developing their confidence, independence and employability skills.

Working 1:1 and with small groups of up to eight learners, you’ll demonstrate practical skills, provide instruction and create a positive, structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver practical motor vehicle, mechanics and motorsport-based activities

• Demonstrate vehicle maintenance, tools, equipment and workshop techniques

• Coach and instruct learners individually and in small groups of up to eight

• Promote workshop safety and responsible use of equipment

• Adapt activities to suit individual learning needs and abilities

• Support positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement

• Build trusting relationships and establish clear professional boundaries

• Contribute to planning, preparation and monitoring learner progress

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome candidates with experience in:

• Motor vehicle mechanics, servicing or repairs

• Automotive engineering, motorsport or vehicle maintenance

• Workshop supervision or technical instruction

• Vocational training, apprenticeships or practical skills coaching

• Youth work, education or behaviour support

• Armed Forces or technical training backgrounds

No formal teaching qualification is required.

We’re looking for someone with practical mechanical knowledge who enjoys demonstrating skills, coaching others and supporting young people.

Experience working with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs would be advantageous, but relevant training will be provided.

What’s on Offer?

• £21,731–£24,195.50 salary

• Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus

• Permanent, term-time-only contract

• Comprehensive induction and training

• Ongoing CPD and career progression

• Company pension and wellbeing initiatives

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference through practical education

Safeguarding

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity and right-to-work checks, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position