SPORTS COACH & EARLY YEARS SUPPORT

TeacherActive Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.25–£17 per hour

Flexible working opportunities

Work across Chelmsford area

Ongoing work opportunities

Variety of EY settings

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting for Sports Coaches and Early Years Support staff to work with nurseries and Early Years settings across the Chelmsford area. You will deliver fun sports and activities, support physical development, and help create a safe and stimulating environment for young children.

The role suits someone with a passion for working with children, reliability, and strong communication. On-site, contract-based work offering flexible hours in Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is desirable.
• Sports coaching, childcare or Early Years experience is beneficial.
• A genuine passion for working with children.
• Confident and enthusiastic when leading activities.
• Reliable, professional and hardworking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to get involved.

Responsibilities

• Delivering fun and engaging sports and physical activities for young children.
• Supporting children's physical development, confidence and coordination.
• Encouraging children to participate in activities through play.
• Supporting nursery staff with the day-to-day care and supervision of children.
• Helping to create a safe, positive and stimulating environment.
• Building positive relationships with children and staff.
• Adapting activities to suit different ages and abilities.
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS.

Skills

Sports coaching

Childcare

Early Years

Passion for working with children

Lead activities with confidence

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

SPORTS COACH & EARLY YEARS SUPPORT – CHELMSFORD

Are you passionate about sport and enjoy working with young children?

TeacherActive are currently looking for enthusiastic Sports Coaches and Early Years Support staff to work with nurseries and Early Years settings across the Chelmsford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, engaging with children and helping them develop through fun, physical and educational activities.

THE ROLE:

• Delivering fun and engaging sports and physical activities for young children
• Supporting children's physical development, confidence and coordination
• Encouraging children to participate in activities through play
• Supporting nursery staff with the day-to-day care and supervision of children
• Helping to create a safe, positive and stimulating environment
• Building positive relationships with children and staff
• Adapting activities to suit different ages and abilities
• Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Previous experience working with children is desirable
• Sports coaching, childcare or Early Years experience is beneficial
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Confident and enthusiastic when leading activities
• Reliable, professional and hardworking
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to get involved

WHAT'S ON OFFER:

• £14.25 per hour
• Flexible working opportunities
• Work available across Chelmsford and surrounding areas
• Opportunities for ongoing work
• The chance to work in a variety of Early Years settings
• Support from a dedicated TeacherActive consultant

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TEACHERACTIVE:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
• All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring you pay the correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no hidden admin charges or admin fees

Email:

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Telephone: [phone]

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £14.25 to £17 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: CM1

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026