Sports Coach / TA

Cover People; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People in Salford is seeking a Sports Coach/TA to support students with social, emotional and mental health needs in PE and small groups.

You will assist in classrooms, promote positive behaviour, and help build confidence through sport. The role is full-time, start ASAP, with PAYE payroll and term-time holidays. This school has a bespoke curriculum and offers vibrant enrichment activities.

Qualifications

• CV with full history from education to present.
• Minimum of 3 months verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• Overseas police certificate if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in PE lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings.
• Encourage physical activity, engagement, and wellbeing, and promote positive behaviour.
• Assist with classroom tasks and adapt to other lessons when required.

Skills

Sports coaching

Student support

PE experience

SEMH understanding

Job description

Role

Sports Coach / TA in a small secondary SEMH school in the Salford area.

Sports Coach / TA - Secondary SEMH School - Salford

Start Date: ASAP, full time.

Daily Rate: £100-£115 (depending on experience, paid PAYE).

Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Role: Supporting students with social & emotional needs in small groups in sports and other lessons.

What You'll Get from Cover People

• Top market rates of pay - paid PAYE or umbrella.
• Dedicated SEND consultant with over 14 years local experience.
• Established company with over 20 years in the Greater Manchester market & consultants servicing primary & secondary schools in every local authority.
• Wide variety of special schools and alternative provisions to choose from.
• Majority of our vacancies are full-time & long-term roles or temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Free Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber Security training.
• Holiday pay accrual, paid at the end of each term.

Why Join This School?

This is a small Salford secondary school for children with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH), rated Good by Ofsted. They offer a bespoke curriculum that includes sports as a means of enrichment, intervention and reward along with other vocational activities. Small classes and a supportive, nurturing environment help students thrive both academically and physically. On bus routes, free on-site parking.

About the Role - Sports Coach / TA

As a Sports Assistant, you'll support students in PE lessons, small groups, and one-to-one settings to encourage physical activity, engagement, and wellbeing. You'll assist with classroom tasks, promote positive behaviour, and help build confidence through sport and personalised support. You may be asked to support in other lessons as and when required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone passionate about sport and education, with experience supporting young people both in PE and classroom settings. Patience, empathy, and adaptability are key, along with a commitment to helping students develop physically and academically.

Requirements

• A CV with full history from your education until present.
• A minimum of 3 months' verifiable experience supporting young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid photo ID and proof of address.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one).
• Minimum of 2 professional references, covering the last 2 years.
• A supportive and consistent attitude, with a genuine passion for working with vulnerable young people.
• Overseas police certificate (if applicable).