Sports Coach

Sports Coach – Teaching Assistant Role – WN4 School

Location: WN4, Wigan
Role: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time & Part-time available

Are you a Sports Coach looking to move into a school-based role? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a welcoming school in WN4, using your coaching skills to support pupils both in and out of the classroom.

The Role

• Supporting pupils’ learning as a Teaching Assistant

• Using sports and physical activity to engage and motivate children

• Supporting behaviour management and positive attitudes to learning

• Delivering small group interventions and 1:1 support

• Assisting with PE lessons, break/lunch activities and enrichment sessions

• Promoting teamwork, confidence and resilience through sport

What We Offer

• Opportunity to transition from sports coaching into education

• Experience towards a future career in teaching or PE instruction

• Potential pathway to Cover Supervisor or Teacher Training routes

• Ongoing support and professional development

• Work within a supportive and inclusive WN4 school

About You

• Background in sports coaching, mentoring or youth work

• Passion for working with children and young people

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• Positive role model with a proactive attitude

• Coaching qualifications desirable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sports Coach to bring their skills into education and make a real difference to pupils’ engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

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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