Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career development

Supportive environment

Job summary

TimePlan Education seeks a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support Milton Keynes schools with active learning and student engagement. You will assist teachers across activities from physical education to classroom tasks, providing tailored support for students with additional needs.

The role suits someone energetic, collaborative, and dedicated to helping young learners succeed in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• A proactive, hands-on approach to learning and support.
• Ability to engage students through physical activity and structured routines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with children or young people in a school, sports, or youth setting.
• Calm, supportive presence and the confidence to manage behaviour positively.

Responsibilities

• You'll be supporting teachers in delivering a wide range of activities, including physical education, classroom learning, and tailored support for students with additional needs.
• Role suits someone who enjoys being active, building relationships, and making a positive difference every day.

Skills

Proactive learner support

Engage through activity

Strong communication

Experience with children

Calm demeanor

Job description

Job Title: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes Schools

Are you passionate about sports and inspiring young people? Do you thrive in active, energetic environments where every day brings something new? We're looking for enthusiastic and confident individuals with a background in sports coaching to join our fantastic schools across Milton Keynes.

Whether you have experience in mainstream or SEN settings-or are just starting your journey in education-your skills are highly transferable. From teamwork and leadership to patience and resilience, sports coaching builds the foundation for a successful role in the classroom.

What you'll bring:

• A proactive, hands-on approach to learning and support
• The ability to engage students through physical activity and structured routines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people in a school, sports, or youth setting
• A calm, supportive presence and the confidence to manage behaviour positively

You'll be supporting teachers in delivering a wide range of activities, including physical education, classroom learning, and tailored support for students with additional needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, building relationships, and making a positive difference every day.

Why join us?

• Opportunities in both mainstream and SEN schools
• Flexible, full-time, and part-time roles available
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive, welcoming school environments

If you're reliable, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you.