Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant for SEMH School

Cover People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with holiday pay accrued

Dedicated SEND consultant with 14+ yrs

Access to specialist schools across GM

Free Safeguarding, Prevent & Cyber-S r

Job summary

Cover People in Central Manchester is hiring a Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach to support a specialist secondary SEMH school. You will use sport to engage pupils, build confidence and support their wider development.

The role involves PE leadership, enrichment activities and 1:1 or small-group support, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and resilience. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time, long-term, with a daily rate of £100–£120 paid PAYE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• Positive, consistent and resilient approach.
• Genuine enthusiasm for sport and supporting young people.
• Overseas police certificate, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support class teacher in the delivery of lessons and behaviour management.
• Deal with behaviour in communal areas.
• Lead and support PE, sports and physical activity sessions.
• Use sport to develop teamwork, resilience and positive relationships.
• Encourage participation and help pupils build confidence.
• Support behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Support classroom learning when needed.
• Adapt activities to meet individual pupils' needs.

Skills

Sport coaching

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Cover People in Central Manchester is hiring a Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach to support a specialist secondary SEMH school. You will use sport to engage pupils, build confidence and support their wider development.

The role involves PE leadership, enrichment activities and 1:1 or small-group support, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and resilience. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, full-time, long-term, with a daily rate of £100–£120 paid PAYE.