Sports Coach and PE Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports Coach and PE Assistant for secondary schools across Durham. This role supports curriculum lessons, leads extracurricular activities, and coaches school sport fixtures alongside PE staff.

The position suits sports graduates or qualified coaches seeking entry into education, offering an excellent pathway into PE teaching or permanent roles. Immediate start in Durham schools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Coaching qualifications in one or more sports.
• Experience working with young people in coaching or sporting contexts.
• Energetic, motivating and confident around secondary aged students.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 with qualified staff.
• Lead extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures and activities.
• Work with students 1:1 or in small groups to develop sporting skills.
• Encourage participation, teamwork and a positive attitude toward physical activity.
• Support students with SEND within a PE and sporting context.
• Contribute to the wider school community through sport and enrichment activities.

Skills

Coaching experience

Youth work

Energetic demeanor

Education

Degree in Sports Science/PE (desirable)

Job description

Sports Coach & PE Assistant - Durham Secondary Schools
Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports Coach and PE Assistant for secondary schools across Durham, with positions available immediately. This is a coaching and activity-focused role rather than a formal teaching position - suited to someone with a strong sporting background who wants to work directly with young people, develop their skills, and contribute to the wider sporting life of a school.

You'll be working alongside PE staff, supporting curriculum lessons and leading extracurricular activities, coaching sessions, and school sport fixtures. For sports graduates or qualified coaches considering a move into education, this is an excellent entry point.

What the role involves:

• Supporting PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 alongside qualified teaching staff
• Leading and coaching extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and activities
• Working with students on a 1:1 and small group basis to develop sporting skills
• Encouraging participation, teamwork, and a positive attitude toward physical activity
• Supporting students with SEND or additional needs within a PE and sporting context
• Contributing to the wider school community through sport and enrichment activities

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related discipline - desirable
• Relevant coaching qualifications in one or more sports
• Experience working with young people in a coaching or sporting context
• Energetic, motivating, and confident working with secondary aged students
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and coaching development opportunities
• A clear pathway into PE teacher training or permanent roles

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Durham secondary schools

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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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