Active Sports Coach & Classroom Support – Immediate Start

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across North Manchester. You will work on day-to-day and short-term placements, assisting with PE lessons, sports activities and general classroom cover.

A chance to gain valuable school-based experience while staying active and flexible. Your role includes leading activities, managing groups, and building positive relationships with pupils aged 11–16.

Qualifications

• Recent UK experience working with children or young people (ages 11–16)
• Sports/PE degree or relevant coaching qualifications
• Confident leading activities and managing groups of pupils
• Calm and positive approach to behaviour management
• Adaptable and comfortable working in different school settings
• Enthusiastic about sport and encouraging young people to stay active

Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers during PE lessons and practical activities.
• Delivering sports sessions across KS3 and KS4.
• Taking responsibility for classes when required as a Cover Supervisor.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and teamwork.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Using a range of sports and activities (football, rugby, basketball, athletics, etc.).
• Developing positive relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behaviour management

Education

Sports/PE degree

Coaching qualifications

Job description

Cover People is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across North Manchester. You will work on day-to-day and short-term placements, assisting with PE lessons, sports activities and general classroom cover.

A chance to gain valuable school-based experience while staying active and flexible. Your role includes leading activities, managing groups, and building positive relationships with pupils aged 11–16.