Sports Coach

Sports Coach – Primary School (Blackpool)
Start Date: 1st December 2025
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
Location: Blackpool

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach to join a welcoming two-form entry mainstream primary school in Blackpool. The position is due to start from 1st December 2025.

The school is looking for an energetic and motivated individual who can not only deliver engaging sports activities but also provide support as a general Teaching Assistant across Key Stage 2. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys inspiring children to reach their full potential, both in the classroom and through physical education.

The role will involve:

• Delivering and supporting high-quality sports sessions and physical activities.

• Working alongside class teachers to support learning across KS2.

• Providing one-to-one and small group interventions when required.

• Promoting teamwork, resilience, and positive behaviour through sport and classroom support.

• Being flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience coaching or leading sports with children (school or club-based).

• Be confident managing groups of pupils and supporting learning across the curriculum.

• Hold strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be passionate about promoting health, fitness, and wellbeing.

• Ideally hold a relevant coaching qualification or have previous school-based experience.

What we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.

• A dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel to support your placement.

• Competitive pay, paid weekly.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are an enthusiastic Sports Coach looking for a rewarding role supporting children in both sport and the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV today and the relevant consultant will be in touch. 

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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