Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediate
A number of secondary school settings in Sheffield are seeking energetic and confident individuals with a sports background to support students in both classroom and practical learning environments.
About the Schools:
These schools in Sheffield are looking for staff who can bring structure, consistency and engagement into the classroom. There is a strong focus on creating a supportive, inclusive and trauma-informed environment where students feel regulated, safe and ready to learn.
About the Role:
This role is ideal for individuals from a sports coaching, fitness or active background who are looking to transition into education. You will not be working as a traditional sports coach every day, but your skills will be used to support behaviour, engagement and learning across a range of subjects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in delivering lessons and classroom activities
- Supervise and support students across KS3 and KS4
- Use sports and coaching experience to encourage engagement and participation
- Support students with behaviour, focus and emotional regulation
- Assist in practical or PE-based activities when required
- Build positive relationships with students to promote learning
- Contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment
Requirements:
- Background in sports coaching, fitness, youth work or similar active roles
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident managing groups of young people
- Calm, consistent and adaptable approach
- Passion for supporting young people’s development
This is an excellent opportunity for a Sports Coach / Learning Support role in Sheffield, ideal for someone looking to step into education and make a meaningful impact in secondary schools.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at tom.knight@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education, please apply via the application link.