PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School

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

PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School - Manchester (M9)

September 2026 Start | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a PE Coach / HLTA to join a primary school in Manchester (M9) from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach or HLTA with a Level 3 qualification or above who is confident delivering PE across a primary school and wants to take ownership of the school's wider sporting provision.

The school has an established PE scheme in place, including supporting resources and videos, meaning you'll have a strong framework to work from while still having the opportunity to bring your own energy and ideas to the role.

The Role:

• Planning, delivering and assessing PE lessons across the school
• Supporting active play and physical activity during breaktimes
• Running extracurricular sports clubs
• Delivering after-school clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm
• Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures
• Organising and contributing to Sports Day
• Managing PE equipment and resources
• Developing links with other schools and supporting sporting fixtures
• Promoting health, fitness and physical wellbeing
• Supporting nurture, mentoring and wider pupil interventions
• Providing occasional lesson cover when required
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

The School Is Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds a Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above
• Has at least 2 years' experience supporting children through sport or physical activity
• Has experience working with children who have experienced ACEs
• Has knowledge across a range of sports
• Is confident managing groups of primary-aged children
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, including those with behavioural, emotional or social needs
• Takes a nurturing and relationship-based approach to behaviour
• Is proactive, enthusiastic and able to work independently
• Works well as part of a wider school team

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, school experience and/or First Aid qualification would also be advantageous.

Working Pattern:

• Monday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Tuesday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Wednesday - staff training until 4:30pm
• Thursday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Friday - 2:00pm finish

There may be occasional flexibility required for fixtures and school events.

Important - Interviews Starting Soon

The school is keen to identify the right candidate as soon as possible and may begin interviewing from next week.

Therefore, this opportunity would particularly suit candidates who are actively looking for a September position and are available to interview at short notice.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.