Teaching Assistant - Sports Coach

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment consultant - Asp

Online free CPD training

Growth and experience

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to support SEND and primary pupils in Hulme, Manchester. You will deliver structured sports sessions and assist in the classroom, helping pupils engage, behave well and develop confidence.

Ideal candidates are energetic, patient and committed to inclusive education, safeguarding pupils, and working closely with staff and families. First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain) are expected, as is DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A positive, caring, and motivational approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to SEND pupils.
• Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Adapt activities and learning support to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Promote teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Positive, caring attitude

Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - SEND and Primary Schools in Hulme, Manchester

Full-Time 8:30am - 3:30pm

Your Role

• Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to SEND pupils.
• Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Adapt activities and learning support to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Promote teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

About You

• You're energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children who need a little extra support.

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A positive, caring, and motivational approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

What we offer

• Dedicated recruitment consultant - Aspire People
• Online free CPD training
• Growth and experience

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.