Primary Sports Coach & Enrichment Lead

Education Week Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Harris Primary Academy Croydon, part of the Harris Federation, is seeking a talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support our vision and ethos, securing effective teaching and successful learning for all pupils. This role includes sports coaching and classroom based responsibilities within a supportive network across the Federation.

Join a warm, collaborative team at Harris Federation, with opportunities for professional development and a rewarding rewards package.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths – Grade C or above.
• UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or equivalent.
• HLTA qualification.
• Experience delivering sport coaching in a school setting (ages 5–11).
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and delivering it through sport.
• Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to use own initiative.
• Strong teamwork and flexible, sensitive approach in complex situations.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach primary-age children the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
• Plan, prepare, deliver and assess CPD lessons, PPA cover, and extra-curricular club sessions.
• Provide teaching cover across the academy within the curriculum.
• Ensure PE equipment is set up, maintained, and stored properly.
• Establish constructive relationships with external agencies as required.
• Be responsible for agreed enrichment activities.
• Ensure identified students access the curriculum and support learning needs.
• Highlight learning needs to the class teacher and agree support strategies.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support students to engage with learning objectives and use behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain records of student progress and contribute to evaluation and target setting.

Skills

Sports coaching experience

PE Curriculum knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexible working

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

Energy and enthusiasm

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C+)

HLTA qualification

UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher)

Job description

Harris Primary Academy Croydon, part of the Harris Federation, is seeking a talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support our vision and ethos, securing effective teaching and successful learning for all pupils. This role includes sports coaching and classroom based responsibilities within a supportive network across the Federation.

Join a warm, collaborative team at Harris Federation, with opportunities for professional development and a rewarding rewards package.