Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant — Inspire Students

TeacherActive; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities across Chelmsford area

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to work within schools across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This role leverages coaching skills to support pupils with education, behaviour and personal development in a classroom and PE setting.

Ideal candidates have a background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring, with energy, confidence and strong communication. Roles offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities with DBS and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or working with children and young people.
• Energetic, confident and able to motivate pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Passionate about sport and its ability to engage young people.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.

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 struggle with engagement or behaviour.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor for pupils.
• Help pupils develop resilience, discipline and communication skills.
• Supervise pupils during break times, activities and sports sessions.

Skills

Sports coaching

Youth work

Behaviour management

Communication

Motivation

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to work within schools across Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. This role leverages coaching skills to support pupils with education, behaviour and personal development in a classroom and PE setting.

Ideal candidates have a background in sports coaching, PE, youth work or mentoring, with energy, confidence and strong communication. Roles offer flexible full-time and part-time opportunities with DBS and safeguarding