Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Placement variety

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking energetic Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to work within schools in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. This role blends sports coaching with classroom support to help pupils develop confidence and resilience.

Ideal candidates hold a full UK driving licence with their own vehicle, have experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring, and are passionate about engaging children.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring.
• Passionate about using sport to engage and support children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom on 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Assist teachers with lessons and classroom activities.
• Deliver and support PE, sports and physical activities.
• Use sport to encourage teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour or engagement difficulties.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Help pupils develop resilience, discipline and communication skills.
• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during break times and sports sessions.
• Help create a positive, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Sports coaching

PE experience

Youth work

Mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Southend-on-Sea

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Role: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Agency: TeacherActive

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic Sports Coach looking to transfer your skills into a school environment?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to work within schools and education settings across Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in sports coaching, physical education, youth work or mentoring who are passionate about using their skills to engage, motivate and support children and young people.

Due to the locations of the settings and travel requirements associated with this role, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

The Role

As a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant, you will use your coaching, communication and behaviour‑management skills to support pupils with their education and personal development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities
• Delivering and supporting PE, sports and physical activities
• Using sport to encourage teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with engagement
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Helping pupils develop resilience, discipline and communication skills
• Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs where required
• Supervising pupils during break times, activities and sports sessions
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle – essential
• Have experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or working with children and young people
• Are energetic, confident and able to motivate pupils
• Have strong behaviour‑management and communication skills
• Are passionate about sport and its ability to positively engage young people
• Can build strong and professional relationships with pupils
• Are patient, resilient and adaptable
• Are comfortable supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential. Sports coaches looking to gain experience within education are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Work Through TeacherActive?

Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements
• Opportunities across Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding areas
• The chance to transfer your sports coaching skills into education
• Flexible full‑time and part‑time opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Experience across a variety of schools and educational settings

If you are passionate about sport, education and helping young people achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment