Sports Coach - Primary School Engagement & Behaviour Support

Aspire People; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated education recruitmentconsult

Résumé du poste

Aspire People in Manchester and surrounding areas is seeking energetic, reliable Sports Coaches to support pupils across primary schools. This role suits someone with a sports coaching background who can foster teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour.

You will work with teachers to reinforce engagement inside and outside the classroom, help with safeguarding, and contribute to a supportive school environment. Flexible, longer-term placements available.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK schools or educational settings.
• Ability to motivate children with varied interests and confidence levels.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding understanding.
• Comfort with supervising physical activities and classrooms.
• Willingness to support pupils beyond sports activities when needed.

Responsabilités

• Support pupils during structured sports, games and physical activities.
• Encourage teamwork, communication, cooperation and fair play.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and self-discipline.
• Support pupils who struggle with behaviour, engagement or instructions.
• Use positive encouragement and consistent boundaries to promote appropriate behaviour.
• Assist pupils to participate in classroom activities and wider school routines.
• Support breaktimes, transitions and other activities requiring guidance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• Work with teachers to reinforce agreed behaviour and engagement strategies.

Connaissances

Sports coaching

Behaviour support

Pupil engagement

Teamwork

Classroom support

Formation

Coaching qualification

Description du poste

Sports Coach - Primary School Engagement & Behaviour Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas School-Based Opportunities

Aspire People are recruiting energetic, reliable and enthusiastic Sports Coaches to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a background in sports coaching, physical activity or youth development who understands how structured activities can encourage teamwork, confidence, self-discipline and positive behaviour.

The role combines practical support with relationship-building. You may assist with physical activities, encourage participation in classroom learning and help pupils develop the social and emotional skills needed to succeed in school.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils during structured sports, games and physical activities
• Encouraging teamwork, communication, cooperation and fair play
• Helping children develop confidence, resilience and self-discipline
• Supporting pupils who struggle with behaviour, engagement or following instructions
• Using positive encouragement and consistent boundaries to promote appropriate behaviour
• Helping pupils participate in classroom activities and wider school routines
• Supporting breaktimes, transitions and other activities where additional guidance is beneficial
• Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff
• Working with teachers to reinforce agreed behaviour and engagement strategies
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and school procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has recent UK-based school experience within the last two years, ideally in a coaching, classroom or pupil support capacity
• Has experience coaching or engaging children and young people in structured activities
• Can motivate pupils with different interests, abilities and confidence levels
• Is confident giving instructions and maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and strong behaviour management skills
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and professional conduct
• Is willing to support pupils beyond sports activities where the placement requires it
• Experience in sports coaching, physical education, youth development or behaviour support would be beneficial.
• A relevant coaching qualification may be advantageous depending on the placement.

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Opportunities to bring coaching skills into primary education
• Flexible and longer-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Opportunities to gain wider experience supporting pupils in schools

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.