Sports, Coaching or Child Development Graduate

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Sports, Coaching or Child Development graduate to support primary schools across Manchester. You will work with pupils to raise participation, confidence and engagement, under teachers and support staff guidance.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Sports Coaching, PE or Child Development, have recent UK school or youth work experience, and a patient, energetic approach with strong communication and safeguarding commitment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Sports Coaching, PE or Child Development.
• Recent UK-based experience supporting children/youth within the last two years.
• Experience in a school or child-focused setting.
• Strong communication and behaviour-management skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during learning activities.
• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive social skills.
• Helping children engage with structured tasks.
• Supporting pupils who need additional encouragement or guidance.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Patient

Energetic

Education

Degree in Sports Coaching/PE/Child Development

Job description

Sports, Coaching or Child Development Graduate - Primary School Support

Aspire People are seeking graduates with backgrounds in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Child Development or related subjects to support primary schools across Manchester.

This opportunity is suited to candidates who enjoy working with children, encouraging participation and using positive relationships to support learning, confidence and behaviour.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom and during learning activities


• Encouraging participation, teamwork and positive social skills


• Helping children engage with structured tasks


• Supporting pupils who need additional encouragement or guidance


• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation


• Assisting with group activities and pupil development


• Working collaboratively with teachers and support staff

Essential Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent relevant qualification in Sports Coaching, PE, Child Development or a related subject


• Relevant UK-based experience supporting children or young people within the last two years


• Experience in a school or comparable child-focused setting


• Strong communication and behaviour-management skills


• A patient, energetic and adaptable approach


• A commitment to safeguarding

Experience in school support, youth development, mentoring, SEND or behaviour-focused roles is desirable.

These opportunities may suit graduates considering a future career in teaching, education or child development.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.