Dynamic Primary PE Coach & HLTA | Lead School Sports

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a PE Coach/HLTA to join a primary school in Manchester from September 2026. The role is full-time, term-time only, with after-school commitments.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 qualification or above, at least 2 years’ experience delivering PE, and a nurturing, independent approach to working with pupils including those with needs. The school provides a strong PE framework and opportunities to contribute ideas.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 or higher sports/coaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting children through sport or physical activity.
• Experience with ACEs and working with pupils with behavioural or social needs.
• Knowledge across a range of sports and activities.
• Ability to manage groups of primary-aged children.
• Strong nurturing, relationship-based approach to behaviour.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and capable of working independently.
• Ability to collaborate within a wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess PE lessons across the school.
• Support active play and physical activity during break times.
• Run extracurricular sports clubs and after-school clubs (Mon/Tue/Thu until 4:00pm).
• Support pupils at sporting fixtures and contribute to Sports Day.
• Manage PE equipment and resources.
• Develop links with other schools and support sporting fixtures.
• Promote health, fitness and physical wellbeing.
• Support nurture, mentoring and pupil interventions.

Skills

Level 3 coaching

Experience with children

ACEs awareness

Sports knowledge

Group management

Nurturing approach

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

First Aid qualification

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting for a PE Coach/HLTA to join a primary school in Manchester from September 2026. The role is full-time, term-time only, with after-school commitments.

The successful candidate will have Level 3 qualification or above, at least 2 years’ experience delivering PE, and a nurturing, independent approach to working with pupils including those with needs. The school provides a strong PE framework and opportunities to contribute ideas.