Job description
Sports Coach with TA Responsibilities
Location: Southwark
Pay Rate: £95 – £105 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Part-Time or Full-Time
GSL Education’s London Branch is currently seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Sports Coach who can also support in a Teaching Assistant capacity to join a vibrant and inclusive school in Southwark. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong sports coaching experience who is also confident supporting pupils in the classroom, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is not a full-time sports position; the school requires a Sports Coach who is happy to take on general and SEND TA duties when not leading physical activities.
As a Sports Coach with TA responsibilities, you will lead and assist with sports sessions that promote physical development, teamwork, and engagement. Outside of sporting activities, you will support pupils in the classroom, including offering 1:1 and small-group support for learners with SEND.
Responsibilities of Sports Coach with TA:
- Deliver engaging sports sessions and structured physical activities
- Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis when required
- Assist teachers in the classroom with general TA duties
- Help to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and support teams
Requirements for Sports Coach with TA:
- Proven experience as a Sports Coach (school, club, or community setting)
- Experience supporting children with SEND is highly desirable
- Confidence delivering sports sessions and supporting learning in class
- Ability to adapt from active coaching to TA responsibilities when required
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Must be available full-time
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Benefits:
- Competitive daily pay (£95–£105), depending on experience
- Flexible roles: day-to-day or long-term
- Part-time or full-time options available
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support for staff in schools across the UK.
If you are passionate about sport and committed to supporting students both on and off the field, click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.