SEMH Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant – Secondary

Cover People; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People in Salford is seeking a Sports Coach/TA to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in PE and small groups.

You will assist in classrooms, promote positive behaviour, and help build confidence through sport. The role is full-time, start ASAP, with PAYE payroll and term-time holidays. This school has a bespoke curriculum and offers vibrant enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Minimum of 3 months verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• Overseas police certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in PE lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings.
• Encourage physical activity, engagement, and wellbeing, and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom tasks and adapt to other lessons when required.

Skills

Sports coaching

Student support

PE experience

SEMH understanding

Job description

Cover People in Salford is seeking a Sports Coach/TA to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in PE and small groups.

You will assist in classrooms, promote positive behaviour, and help build confidence through sport. The role is full-time, start ASAP, with PAYE payroll and term-time holidays. This school has a bespoke curriculum and offers vibrant enrichment activities.