Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education specialist is seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach in Blackpool to deliver sports activities and support as a Teaching Assistant. The ideal candidate will have a passion for promoting children's health and fitness, alongside excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to inspire young learners both in sports and the classroom.

Benefits

Welcoming school environment

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive pay, paid weekly

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or leading sports with children.
• Confident in managing groups and supporting learning.
• Passionate about promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support high-quality sports sessions.
• Work alongside teachers to support learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group interventions.

Skills

Coaching children in sports

Managing groups of pupils

Strong communication skills

Promoting health and fitness

Education

Relevant coaching qualification or school-based experience

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach - Primary School (Blackpool)

Start Date: 1st December 2025
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Location: Blackpool

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach to join a welcoming two-form entry mainstream primary school in Blackpool. The position is due to start from 1st December 2025.

The school is looking for an energetic and motivated individual who can not only deliver engaging sports activities but also provide support as a general Teaching Assistant across Key Stage 2. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys inspiring children to reach their full potential, both in the classroom and through physical education.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and supporting high-quality sports sessions and physical activities.
• Working alongside class teachers to support learning across KS2.
• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions when required.
• Promoting teamwork, resilience, and positive behaviour through sport and classroom support.
• Being flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• Have experience coaching or leading sports with children (school or club-based).
• Be confident managing groups of pupils and supporting learning across the curriculum.
• Hold strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be passionate about promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing.
• Ideally hold a relevant coaching qualification or have previous school-based experience.

Benefits

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel to support your placement.
• Competitive pay, paid weekly.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

How to apply

If you are an enthusiastic Sports Coach looking for a rewarding role supporting children in both sport and the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today and the relevant consultant will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.