Teaching Assistant - Sports Coach

Aspire People; Manchester; 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 a pupil with ADHD, ASD and emotional/behavioural challenges in Hulme, Manchester. This full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, delivering sports sessions and classroom assistance to promote engagement and wellbeing.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, adapt activities to individual needs, and uphold safeguarding procedures throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Positive, caring, and motivational approach.
• Strong communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to 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 for SEND pupils.
• Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Adapt activities 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.

Skills

Energetic

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Education

First Aid and Safeguarding certificates

DBS clearance (willingness to obtain)

Job description

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

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

Aspire People are looking for a caring and dedicated Sports coach / Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. You will be supporting a child with ADHD, ASD, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them feel confident, supported, and engaged in their learning.

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.