Sports Coach HLTA

Teaching Vacancies; Grays; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Grays is looking for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Sports Coach. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic and have a strong background in sports education to inspire students. The role includes teaching primary-age children, planning PE lessons, and leading extra-curricular activities. A competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career development are offered, along with a commitment to staff welfare and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive rewards and benefits package

Performance and Loyalty Bonus

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport.

Responsibilities

• Teaching primary-age children the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics.
• Planning, preparing, and delivering CPD lessons and extra-curricular club sessions.
• Leading agreed enrichment activities.

Skills

Encouragement of young people through sports

Delivery of sport coaching sessions

Knowledge of PE National Curriculum

Education

GCSE in English and Maths - Grade C or above

UKCC Level 2 Qualification in sport

HLTA qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) and Sports Coach. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a specialism in Sports to enriching our curriculum and inspiring pupils through creative and engaging learning experiences.

The actual salary for this role will be £27,354.43-£28,575.22 (38 weeks per year, 37.5 hours per week). We will also consider applications for four days per week (actual salary £21,883.54-£22,860.18).

This role is initially offered as a fixed-term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role for the right candidate after 12 months.

Requirements

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above
• UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification
• HLTA qualification
• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

What the school offers its staff

Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred is a three form entry Academy located in the heart of Chafford Hundred, which is a modern development bordering Lakeside and Thurrock, serving a vibrant and diverse community. Chafford Hundred has good links to central London as well as being accessible from Kent and Essex.

We offer each child an education, which inspires and prepares them for academic and personal success, both now and in the future. Our shared belief is that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school and our commitment to excellence is encapsulated in our vision statement: "Excellence, Every Child, Every Day." Our staff and Governors share this vision and work together to see that every child reaches their potential.

Our Core values of: Teamwork, Resilience, Respect, Responsibility and Community underpin everything that happens at Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred. They are our foundations and we have a clear expectation that all adults, as well as children and staff, model and respect these values both inside and outside the academy.

Our team are committed to every child, and aim to develop confident and creative learners who leave the academy ready for High School. We proudly celebrate our children's diversity and achievements, from both school and at home.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a range of top-quality training programmes. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Further details about the role

Further details about the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching primary-age children, including those with SEN, the PE curriculum, including dance and gymnastics
• Planning, preparing, delivering and assessing a range of CPD lessons, PPA cover, extra-curricular club sessions and other related programmes, all designed to enhance the school's PE and Sporting culture
• Ensuring all equipment associated with the PE session is correctly set up, maintained, stored and returned on completion of the PE session
• Establishing constructive relationships and communicating with external agencies as required
• Leading agreed enrichment activities

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.