Sports Coach & Learning Support (Sheffield)

GSL Education - South Yorkshire; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Job summary

GSL Education - South Yorkshire is seeking a Sports Coach / Learning Support to join a Sheffield school. You’ll work with pupils across Primary or Secondary settings, applying transferable sport skills to support learning, behaviour and engagement throughout the day.

The role focuses on classroom-based support rather than delivering sports sessions, with opportunities to assist with SEN and wider learner needs. DBS and safeguarding knowledge are important.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or sport is desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting pupils.
• Confidence managing behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to pupils across Primary or Secondary settings.
• Support pupils with learning, behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.
• Work alongside teachers to maintain a calm and structured classroom environment.
• Provide individual or small-group support including SEN support.
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged with learning.
• Support cover supervision and classroom activities when required.
• Use transferable skills from sport to encourage resilience and participation.
• Communicate observations and feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Sports background

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Job description

GSL Education - South Yorkshire is seeking a Sports Coach / Learning Support to join a Sheffield school. You’ll work with pupils across Primary or Secondary settings, applying transferable sport skills to support learning, behaviour and engagement throughout the day.

The role focuses on classroom-based support rather than delivering sports sessions, with opportunities to assist with SEN and wider learner needs. DBS and safeguarding knowledge are important.