Sports Coach

Tradewind Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Sports Coach 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Nottinghamshire. The role includes leading PE sessions and providing individual support to a child with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have coaching qualifications and experience with children. The position offers various benefits including training development and competitive pay.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Extensive training and CPD opportunities

Referral bonuses

Full interview prep support

Social and networking events

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or coaching setting.
• A recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 2 in Coaching or equivalent).
• Experience or understanding of supporting children with additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and sports clubs.
• Promote teamwork and love for sport across the school.
• Provide tailored support to a specific child with additional needs.
• Assist teachers in tracking and supporting progress.

Skills

Experience working with children

Coaching qualification (Level 2 or equivalent)

Understanding of additional needs

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

Overview

Sports Coach 121 Teaching Assistant

Location: Nottinghamshire NG15

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time

Are you passionate about inspiring young children through sport and physical activity? Do you enjoy supporting individual learning needs in a school environment?

We are supporting a Primary School seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sports Coach to join the friendly and inclusive primary school team. This is a dual role, combining leading physical education sessions with providing 1:1 support for a child with additional learning needs in year 1.

Responsibilities

As a Sports Coach:

• Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and lunchtime/after-school sports clubs.
• Promote physical well-being, teamwork, and a love for sport across the school.
• Support teachers in delivering the PE curriculum and school competitions.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant:

• Provide tailored support to a specific child, helping them access the curriculum.
• Assist in developing learning strategies and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCO, and parents to track and support progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children in a school or coaching setting.
• A recognised coaching qualification (e.g., Level 2 in Coaching or equivalent).
• Experience or understanding of supporting children with additional needs.
• A patient, nurturing approach with excellent communication skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Benefits

• The benefits of registering with Tradewind: We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay.
• We care about your training and development more than any other agency — which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 45 to be exact.
• Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a brilliant bonus!
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success.
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement.
• Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability.
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants.
• As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we're committed to putting candidates & staff first.
• We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
• Top rates of pay (rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay; we will accrue this upon request).
• More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.
• Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we're proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a 121 Teaching Assistant - sports coach in Nottingham or for more information about the role, contact Rebecca Bowering on (phone number removed) / (url removed).