Sports Coach (Learning Support)

GSL Education; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work in Doncaster schools. If you have experience in coaching, fitness or youth work, you will support pupils with learning, behaviour and classroom engagement.

You will supervise classes, use coaching skills to motivate students, build positive relationships and contribute to a safe learning environment. DBS on Update Service preferred or willingness to apply.

Qualifications

• Background in sports coaching or related activity.
• Confidence working with groups of young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Patient, adaptable and professional approach.
• Ability to encourage positive behaviour and maintain boundaries.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and day-to-day learning.
• Help supervise classes and keep pupils focused on work.
• Use coaching skills to encourage participation and positive behaviour.
• Build constructive relationships with students and promote respectful interactions.
• Provide additional support to youths who need encouragement or help engaging with learning.
• Assist with group activities and practical sessions where appropriate.
• Work with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth work

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time

Are you ready to bring your coaching, fitness or sports experience into schools and help pupils build confidence, improve behaviour and engage with learning?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for an energetic and motivated Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work in a welcoming school in Doncaster. This opportunity is suited to someone with a background in sports, fitness or coaching who wants to transfer their skills into an educational environment, supporting pupils with learning, behaviour and classroom engagement.

As a Sports Coach (Learning Support), your responsibilities will include:

• Support teachers with classroom activities and day-to-day learning.
• Help supervise classes and keep pupils focused on their assigned work.
• Use coaching skills to encourage participation, motivation and positive behaviour.
• Build constructive relationships with students and promote respectful interactions.
• Provide additional support to youths who need encouragement or help engaging with learning.
• Assist with group activities and practical sessions where appropriate.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

Requirements for the Sports Coach (Learning Support) role:

• A background in sports coaching, fitness instruction, youth work or a similar active role.
• Confidence working with groups of young people.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A patient, adaptable and professional approach.
• Ability to encourage positive behaviour and maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Interest in transferring coaching skills into a school-based support role.
• Right to work in the UK.
• An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Your coaching experience can offer valuable skills beyond sport, including teamwork, motivation, clear communication and managing group dynamics. This role provides an opportunity to use those strengths to help young people especially those with learning, behaviour or other additional needs participate in lessons, develop confidence and overcome barriers to learning.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Access to school-based opportunities across Doncaster.
• Guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Competitive weekly pay and ongoing professional assistance.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.