Job description
Sports Coach (Learning Support)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460–£650 per week, depending on experience
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you passionate about sport and enthusiastic about helping young people develop their confidence, teamwork and learning skills?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking an energetic and dedicated Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work in schools across Doncaster.
As a Sports Coach (Learning Support), you will use your sporting knowledge and coaching skills to engage pupils in education and support their academic, social and emotional development. You will work alongside teachers and support staff to encourage participation, build positive relationships and help pupils develop essential life skills through sport and physical activity.
Responsibilities of a Sports Coach (Learning Support):
- Deliver engaging sports activities that promote teamwork, discipline, confidence and resilience.
- Support pupils with their learning, behaviour and personal development throughout the school day.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who need additional guidance.
- Use sport and physical activity to encourage participation, motivation and positive behaviour.
- Help pupils develop communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to support their engagement in education.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and learning support when required.
- Support pupils with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH, where appropriate.
- Encourage pupils to develop healthy habits, sportsmanship and respect for others.
- Maintain a safe environment during sports sessions and follow school safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
Requirements of a Sports Coach (Learning Support):
- Previous experience in sports coaching, physical education, learning support or youth work is desirable.
- Experience working with children or young people in a school or similar setting is advantageous.
- A genuine passion for sport and supporting young people’s development.
- Strong communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to motivate pupils and encourage positive engagement.
- A patient, adaptable and resilient approach to challenging situations.
- Confidence in promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils with different needs.
- Relevant qualifications in sports coaching, PE, education or youth work are desirable.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the 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.