Job description
Looking for a Sports Coach in Rotherham!
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you ready to use your coaching experience to make a real difference in the classroom? A welcoming school in Rotherham is looking for a dedicated Sports Coach / Learning Support professional to join their team from September 2026.
About the Role:
This is a school-based classroom support role rather than a sports delivery position. As a Sports Coach / Learning Support professional, you will use the transferable skills gained through coaching—such as behaviour management, motivation, resilience and building positive relationships—to support pupils throughout the school day. You may work in Primary or Secondary classrooms, provide one-to-one or small group support, assist pupils with SEN, help manage behaviour, or provide cover supervision when required.
About the School:
This inclusive school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to provide excellent classroom support, strong pastoral care and tailored learning opportunities that help pupils develop both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Provide classroom support for individual students and small groups.
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Encourage positive behaviour and engagement with learning.
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Support pupils with additional learning or SEN needs where required.
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Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson delivery.
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Deliver cover supervision for classes when appropriate.
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Help maintain a safe, organised and inclusive learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience coaching sports or working with children and young people is desirable.
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
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A patient, resilient and proactive approach.
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Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
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Confidence working as part of a school team.
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A genuine commitment to supporting young people's learning and wellbeing.
If you are ready to make a positive difference and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
To work with GSL Education as a Sports Coach / Learning Support, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.