Job description
Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Could you use your coaching and people skills to help young people improve their behaviour, confidence and engagement with learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a proactive Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work with a vibrant school in Barnsley. We welcome candidates with experience in sport, fitness, coaching or youth activities who are interested in applying their transferable skills to wider school support.
The work may involve classroom assistance, pupil supervision, behaviour support and helping students remain engaged throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities as a Sports Coach (Learning Support) will include:
- Assist teachers in maintaining productive and well-organised classrooms.
- Support pupils with learning tasks and classroom routines.
- Use coaching techniques to motivate youths and encourage positive choices.
- Help manage challenging behaviour through calm communication and clear boundaries.
- Encourage teamwork, respect and cooperation among pupils.
- Provide additional guidance to students who struggle to participate or remain focused.
- Work with school staff to support pupils' educational and personal development.
Requirements to be considered for the Sports Coach (Learning Support):
- A background in sports, fitness, coaching, youth work or a related field will be beneficial for the role.
- Confidence communicating with and supporting young people.
- A positive, patient and resilient approach.
- Ability to motivate pupils and manage group dynamics.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to work across different areas of school-based support.
- Right to work in the UK.
- An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
People from coaching and fitness backgrounds often bring valuable experience in motivating others, setting expectations and responding calmly to challenging situations. These skills can transfer well into schools, where pupils may need encouragement, structure and additional support to participate successfully in learning.
If you are a Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Graduate, Activity Leader or similar professional looking to move into education, this role is perfect match for you.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to gain experience across local schools in Barnsley.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and access to further school-based opportunities.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. 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 staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the Sports Coach (Learning Support) role, please click Apply Now to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.