Dynamic Sports Coach/TA for Secondary Alternative Ed

Cover People; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top market rates of pay

SEND consultant with local experience

Long-term opportunities

Wide variety of schools

On-site parking

Safeguarding training

Holiday pay accrual

Job summary

Cover People is seeking a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 in a large, welcoming secondary alternative education provision in the Bury area. The role focuses on PE, sport, and wellbeing, with opportunities for flexible, long-term placements.

The ideal candidate will combine sport passion with patience, empathy, and adaptability to support vulnerable young people on their learning journey. DBS, right to work, and references are required.

Qualifications

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• Overseas police certificate (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Support students in PE lessons, small groups, and 1:1 settings to encourage activity and wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom tasks and promote positive behaviour.
• Help build confidence through sport and personalised support.
• Potentially support in other lessons as required.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Sports coaching

Job description

Cover People is seeking a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support KS3 and KS4 in a large, welcoming secondary alternative education provision in the Bury area. The role focuses on PE, sport, and wellbeing, with opportunities for flexible, long-term placements.

The ideal candidate will combine sport passion with patience, empathy, and adaptability to support vulnerable young people on their learning journey. DBS, right to work, and references are required.