Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant — Drive, Mentor & Motivate

TeacherActive; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive rates

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Basildon and surrounding areas within schools and education settings.

Ideal candidates will have a background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring, a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle, and be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or working with children and young people.
• Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom on a 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 who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with engagement
• Mentor and be a positive role model for pupils
• Help pupils develop resilience, discipline and communication skills
• Support children with SEND and additional learning needs as required
• Supervise pupils during break times, activities and sports sessions
• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment

Skills

Sports coaching

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to support pupils in Basildon and surrounding areas within schools and education settings.

Ideal candidates will have a background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring, a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle, and be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities available.