Sport Coach

Lift Schools; Hockley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Plumberow is seeking a dedicated HLTA to support PE lessons, sporting activities and physical development across the school. You will help plan inclusive sessions and assist pupils with SEND to access and enjoy activity.

Under guidance from teaching staff, you’ll assist with assessment, contribute to enrichment provision and help foster teamwork, resilience and confidence in every pupil.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
• L3 HLTA qualification or equivalent, or willingness to pursue.
• L3 TA apprenticeship or equivalent, or willingness to work towards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for pupils, colleagues and parents.
• Reflective approach with openness to feedback and growth.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when working with diverse pupils.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and cover lessons when required so all pupils can participate.
• Collaborate with teachers to assess pupil progress and support lesson planning.
• Organise and support extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures and school events.
• Adapt activities to support pupils with SEND and varying abilities.
• Create a safe, supportive learning environment and check equipment regularly.
• Encourage teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship across the school.

Skills

GCSE Maths/English

L3 HLTA qualification

L3 TA apprenticeship

Communication skills

Reflective practice

Patience & empathy

Education

GCSEs 4+ in Maths/English

L3 HLTA qualification

L3 TA apprenticeship

Job description

Lift Plumberow is looking for a sports coach (HLTA) to work alongside our teaching team to support high-quality PE lessons, sporting activities and physical development across the school.

You'll help create inclusive and engaging sporting sessions for all pupils, including those with SEND. From planning and supporting PE lessons to encouraging participation, teamwork and confidence, you'll play a valued role in helping every child access and enjoy physical activity.

Working under the guidance of teaching staff, you'll support the assessment of pupil progress and contribute to our wider sporting and enrichment provision.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and cover lessons where required, making sure all pupils, including those with SEND, can participate fully;
• work closely with teachers to assess pupil progress, provide feedback and help shape future lesson planning;
• organise and support extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, competitions and school sporting events;
• adapt physical activities to support pupils with SEND and differing physical abilities;
• create a safe and supportive learning environment, checking equipment and activity areas regularly; and
• encourage positive sporting behaviour, including teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship across the school.

What we're looking for

You will bring:

• L2 qualifications in maths and English (GCSE grade 4+ or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards functional skills qualifications;
• an L3 teaching assistant apprenticeship or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards this qualification;
• an L3 HLTA qualification;
• good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents;
• a reflective approach to your work, with a willingness to seek feedback and grow your practice; and
• patience, empathy and resilience when working with a variety of pupils and situations.

We'd also love to hear from you if you have experience working in schools, knowledge of the primary PE curriculum, or background organising sports clubs and competitions. Could this be the role where you bring your passion for sport and physical development to life every day?

About our school

Lift Plumberow is a primary school in Hockley, Essex. We want every pupil, including those with additional needs, to have access to an excellent education and the support they need to flourish.

Asour SENDCo, you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across the school and the wider Lift Schools network, sharing expertise and helping to strengthen inclusive practice for our pupils.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work. Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you: How we support you.

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