Sports Coach

Teaching Personnel; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a passionate and compassionate Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in North Bristol. This dual-role position involves supporting pupils with a keen interest in sports while fostering their social and emotional development. You will engage in sports sessions, assist in the classroom, and work closely with individuals to promote positive behaviors and resilience in a supportive community.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training

Access to high-quality sporting facilities and resources

Supportive and friendly school community

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching, ideally in a school or youth setting.
• A patient, nurturing approach to working with young people, particularly those with additional social or emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging sports sessions across the school day.
• Assist in the classroom, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Use sport to inspire, motivate, and develop pupils socially, emotionally, and academically.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Nurturing

Confidence Building

Education

Coaching Qualification

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about sport and committed to making a difference in young people's lives?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in North Bristol.

This is a unique dual-role position where you will work both as a Sports Coach and a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with a strong interest in sports who also need help developing their social and emotional skills.

You will:

• Deliver and support engaging sports sessions across the school day.

• Work closely with individual pupils or small groups to build confidence, resilience, and positive behaviours.

• Assist in the classroom, helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

• Use sport and physical activity as a vehicle to inspire, motivate, and develop pupils socially, emotionally, and academically.

• Experience in sports coaching, ideally in a school or youth setting.

• A patient, nurturing approach to working with young people, particularly those with additional social or emotional needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A relevant coaching qualification or TA qualification is desirable, but not essential.

• A passion for making a positive impact through sport.

• A supportive and friendly school community.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

• Access to high-quality sporting facilities and resources.

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.
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