Sports Coach (Learning Support)

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

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire is seeking a Sports Coach (Learning Support) to help Doncaster pupils through sporting activities and classroom learning support. The role blends coaching with educational assistance to build confidence, teamwork and positive learning habits.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children or youths, strong communication and a motivating, patient approach; an Enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Confident and positive approach when working with pupils.
• Ability to motivate students and encourage participation.
• Patient, adaptable and reliable.
• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support students through structured sporting and physical activities.
• Encourage teamwork, communication and positive interaction.
• Assist teachers with learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Use sport to help pupils develop confidence and self-discipline.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different abilities and needs.
• Work with staff to promote positive engagement and safe practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivating students

Confident and positive

Patient and adaptable

Education

Sports coaching / PE / youth work or education

Job description

Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)

Location: Doncaster

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

Start Date: ASAP

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

Can you use your passion for sport to help students build confidence, teamwork and positive learning habits?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work with a school in Doncaster. This position combines sporting activities with pupil support in classroom, giving you the chance to use physical activity as a positive way to encourage engagement, communication and personal development. You may also support pupils with SEN, assist with behaviour management, supervise classes when required and help create a positive learning environment where every student can participate with confidence.

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

• Support students through structured sporting and physical activities.
• Encourage teamwork, communication and positive interaction.
• Assist teachers with learning activities across a range of subjects.
• Use sport to help pupils develop confidence and self-discipline.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different abilities and needs.
• Support students who may require additional encouragement with learning.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to promote positive engagement.
• Maintain safe and inclusive standards during all activities.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• A background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or education would be advantageous.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Confident and positive approach when working with pupils.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate students and encourage participation.
• Patient, adaptable and reliable.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Sport can be a powerful way to build confidence and encourage positive engagement as a Sports Coach (Learning Support), you’ll use your coaching skills to help students participate, communicate and develop important life skills.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Dedicated support from registration onwards.
• Opportunities to work across the South Yorkshire education sector.
• Competitive weekly pay.
• Professional guidance throughout your placement.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that 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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.