Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Worksop
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
GSL Education is seeking motivated individuals with a background in sports, coaching, or fitness to work in school-based settings across Worksop. These roles focus on supporting students in the classroom, assisting with behaviour and learning, and helping maintain engagement throughout the school day. This is not a sports delivery role, but a school support position where your coaching experience will be highly transferable.
This is an excellent opportunity for sports coaches or fitness professionals looking to move into education and develop experience within secondary school environments.
About the Role:
This position is ideal for individuals from a sports or coaching background who are keen to work in education. You will support teaching staff in classrooms, supervise learning activities, and help students remain focused and on task. The role may also involve supporting behaviour, assisting with cover supervision, and working with small groups to reinforce learning.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support teachers with classroom learning and daily activities
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Supervise students during lessons as part of learning support or cover supervision
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Use coaching skills to encourage engagement and positive behaviour
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Help maintain a structured, calm, and productive learning environment
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Provide support to students who may need additional guidance
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Report on student engagement and behaviour to teaching staff
Requirements:
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Background in sports coaching, fitness, youth work, or similar settings
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Confidence working with groups of young people
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Strong communication and behaviour management skills
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A professional, adaptable, and reliable approach
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Genuine interest in supporting education and student development
This is a fantastic opportunity in Worksop for sports professionals to transition into school-based work and build valuable experience supporting young people in education.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
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Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Sports Coach / Learning Support, please apply via the application link.