Sports Coach LSA

AMA Admin; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking an experienced Sports Coach or LSA to support pupils across secondary schools in Durham and the wider Durham area. You will work 1:1, in small groups and support classroom delivery, PE lessons and after-school activities.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with young people, have strong communication, patience and a proactive approach to behaviour support, and can help students build confidence, independence and social skills in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience as Sports Coach, TA, LSA or similar.
• A passion for helping young people reach their potential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour confidently and positively.
• Desirable experience supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Provide classroom and learning support across different subjects.
• Use your sporting background to engage and motivate students.
• Support students with behaviour, confidence and emotional regulation.
• Help students develop positive relationships and teamwork skills.
• Support PE lessons and extracurricular sporting activities where required.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral/SEND teams.
• Encourage positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day.
• Help students develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

Sports coaching

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small group support

Communication

Job description

Sports Coach / Experienced LSA - Secondary Schools

Are you an experienced Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking to take your skills into a secondary school setting?

Milk Education is currently recruiting Sports Coaches and experienced LSAs to work across secondary schools in Durham and the wider Durham area, with a range of short-term and long-term opportunities available.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in sport who enjoys working with young people and wants to use their skills to support students both inside and outside of the classroom.

The Role

As a Sports Coach / LSA, you could be supporting students across a range of secondary school settings, including students who may require additional support with their learning, behaviour, confidence or engagement.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Providing classroom and learning support across different subjects
• Using your sporting background to engage and motivate students
• Supporting students with behaviour, confidence and emotional regulation
• Helping students develop positive relationships and teamwork skills
• Supporting PE lessons and extracurricular sporting activities where required
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral/SEND teams
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement throughout the school day
• Helping students develop their confidence, independence and social skills

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience as a Sports Coach, Sports Graduate, Teaching Assistant, LSA, Youth Worker or similar
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to manage challenging behaviour confidently and positively
• Experience supporting students with additional needs is desirable but not essential
• A proactive, patient and resilient approach

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.