Sports Coach and PE Assistant

Sports Coach & PE Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools
Competitive Daily Rates, Long-Term, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Sports Coach and PE Assistant for secondary schools across Durham, with positions available immediately. This is a coaching and activity-focused role rather than a formal teaching position — suited to someone with a strong sporting background who wants to work directly with young people, develop their skills, and contribute to the wider sporting life of a school.

You'll be working alongside PE staff, supporting curriculum lessons and leading extracurricular activities, coaching sessions, and school sport fixtures. For sports graduates or qualified coaches considering a move into education, this is an excellent entry point.

What the role involves:

• Supporting PE lessons across KS3 and KS4 alongside qualified teaching staff
• Leading and coaching extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and activities
• Working with students on a 1:1 and small group basis to develop sporting skills
• Encouraging participation, teamwork, and a positive attitude toward physical activity
• Supporting students with SEND or additional needs within a PE and sporting context
• Contributing to the wider school community through sport and enrichment activities

What we're looking for:

• A degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or a related discipline — desirable
• Relevant coaching qualifications in one or more sports
• Experience working with young people in a coaching or sporting context
• Energetic, motivating, and confident working with secondary aged students
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and coaching development opportunities
• A clear pathway into PE teacher training or permanent roles

Contract: Long-term, Start: ASAP, Location: Durham secondary schools

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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