Job description
Looking for a Sports Coach / Learning Support in Barnsley!
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable individuals with a background in sports, coaching, or fitness to support pupils within primary school settings across Barnsley. This is a school-based support role focused on classroom assistance, behaviour support, and student engagement rather than sports delivery.
This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to transfer their coaching and mentoring skills into education while helping children develop confidence, focus, and positive learning habits throughout the school day.
About the Role:
As a Sports Coach / Learning Support member of staff, you will work closely with teachers to support pupils across the classroom, including children with additional learning or behavioural needs. You may provide SEN support, assist with small group interventions, supervise activities, and help maintain a calm and structured environment. Your sports or coaching background will be valuable in building positive relationships, encouraging participation, and supporting behaviour management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support pupils during classroom activities and structured learning sessions
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Provide behaviour and emotional support to help pupils stay engaged
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Work with small groups and individual children, including pupils with SEN needs
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Assist teachers with classroom organisation and learning resources
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Promote positive routines, teamwork, and respectful behaviour
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Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
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Background in sports coaching, fitness, youth work, or similar active roles
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Confidence working with primary-aged children
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
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Genuine interest in supporting children within an education setting
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals from sporting or coaching backgrounds to gain valuable experience in primary education while making a meaningful difference to pupils’ development and wellbeing.
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 an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Joe Ganley at joe.ganley@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.