Primary PE Coach / HLTA

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

Job summary

Aspire People are working with a primary school in Manchester (M9) to appoint a confident and enthusiastic PE Coach / HLTA for September 2026. The role combines teaching, sport and pupil support, with responsibilities across PE delivery, extracurricular activities and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification or above and experience with children. Hours align with term-time, with after-school clubs and potential for a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3+ Teaching Assistant/HLTA or experienced PE professional.
• GCSEs in English, Maths and Science at grade 4/C or above.
• An enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Delivering PE lessons across different primary year groups.
• Planning, assessing and evaluating sessions.
• Supporting active play and lunchtime physical activity.
• Running after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
• Supporting school teams and sporting fixtures.
• Helping organise Sports Day and other sporting events.
• Managing PE equipment and resources.
• Developing relationships with local schools.
• Supporting nurture and mentoring interventions.
• Promoting physical health, fitness and wellbeing.
• Providing occasional classroom/lesson cover.
• Supporting wider school and community events.

Education

Level 3 qualification or above (Sports/PE or TA)

GCSE English/Maths/Science (Grade 4/C or above)

Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

Job description

Primary PE Coach / HLTA - Manchester M9

September 2026 | Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Are you a qualified Level 3+ Teaching Assistant, HLTA or experienced Sports/PE professional looking for a role combining teaching, sport and wider pupil support?

Aspire People are working with a primary school in Manchester (M9) that is looking to appoint a confident and enthusiastic PE Coach / HLTA for September 2026.

This is a varied school-based position. The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering PE across the school while also becoming involved in extracurricular sport, pupil wellbeing, mentoring, fixtures and wider school activities.

The school already has a detailed PE scheme with supporting resources and videos, providing a strong foundation for the successful candidate.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Delivering PE lessons across different primary year groups
• Planning, assessing and evaluating sessions
• Supporting active play and lunchtime physical activity
• Running after-school sports clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Supporting school teams and sporting fixtures
• Helping organise Sports Day and other sporting events
• Managing PE equipment and resources
• Developing relationships with local schools
• Supporting nurture and mentoring interventions
• Promoting physical health, fitness and wellbeing
• Providing occasional classroom/lesson cover
• Supporting wider school and community events

The Ideal Candidate:

The school would particularly like to hear from candidates with a relevant Level 3 qualification or above and strong experience working with children.

You should be:

• Confident delivering a range of sports
• Experienced supporting children's physical development
• Comfortable working across a primary school environment
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Confident supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social needs
• Nurturing and consistent in your approach to behaviour
• Proactive and organised
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to the wider team

Essential:

• Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting children's sport/physical activity
• Experience with children who have experienced ACEs
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one
• Knowledge of a range of sports
• Flexibility to support fixtures and extracurricular activities

A Level 3 TA qualification, previous school experience or First Aid qualification would be desirable.

Hours:

• Monday: After-school club until 4:00pm
• Tuesday: After-school club until 4:00pm
• Wednesday: Staff training until 4:30pm
• Thursday: After-school club until 4:00pm
• Friday: 2:00pm finish

Occasional changes to hours may be required for sporting fixtures and school events.

Potential Permanent Opportunity

The school is looking to appoint someone who can become a valued member of the team. If, after an initial few weeks, both the school and successful candidate feel the role is the right fit, there is potential for the school to offer a permanent contract.

This gives the successful candidate the opportunity to demonstrate their suitability within the role while also allowing both sides to make sure the position and school environment are the right match.

Interviews May Begin Next Week

The school is keen to move quickly with this appointment and may be looking to interview suitable candidates from next week.

If you're interested, you'll therefore need to be available at relatively short notice for an interview.

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.