Job description
Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Do you have a sporting or coaching background and enjoy helping young people develop confidence and positive learning habits?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for an energetic and supportive Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work with a school in Sheffield. This position combines sports-related skills with classroom and learning support, helping pupils stay engaged, participate in activities and develop positive relationships.
As a Sports Coach (Learning Support), your responsibilities will include:
- Support students with classroom tasks and wider school activities.
- Promote teamwork, communication and cooperation.
- Help students build confidence and develop positive behaviour.
- Adapt activities to suit students' individual needs and abilities.
- Encourage students to remain focused and follow school expectations.
- Work alongside teachers and support staff to promote students' progress.
Requirements for the Sports Coach (Learning Support) role:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Background in sports coaching, fitness, youth work or education would be advantageous.
- Enthusiasm for supporting pupils through physical activity and positive interaction.
- Patient, approachable and encouraging attitude.
- Ability to build rapport with pupils from different backgrounds.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- Opportunities to work in local schools across South Yorkshire.
- A dedicated consultant to support you during your placement.
- Competitive weekly rates and continued guidance from the education team.
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.
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, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.