Job description
Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Could your coaching skills help young people build confidence, improve their behaviour and make progress with their learning?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a motivated Sports Coach (Learning Support) to join a school in Doncaster. This role is suited to someone with a background in sports, fitness or coaching who would like to use their transferable skills in a classroom and learning support environment.
The position will focus on supporting pupils throughout the school day, including those who need additional help with engagement, behaviour or learning. You will work alongside teaching staff to encourage participation, build positive relationships and help pupils develop important social and personal skills.
Responsibilities of a Sports Coach (Learning Support):
- Provide classroom assistance during lessons and learning activities.
- Support pupils individually and in small groups where needed.
- Help pupils with SEN and additional learning needs access classroom activities.
- Encourage positive behaviour, participation and engagement.
- Support pupils who may experience difficulties with behaviour or emotional regulation.
- Assist teachers with learning tasks and classroom routines.
- Build positive relationships and encourage pupils' independence.
- Use coaching and mentoring skills to develop teamwork, confidence and communication.
Requirements for the Sports Coach (Learning Support) role:
- Background in sports coaching, fitness, mentoring, youth work or a related area is desirable.
- Experience working with children or young people is an advantage.
- Interest in supporting pupils with their learning and development.
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to encourage positive behaviour and remain calm under pressure.
- A patient, flexible and supportive approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you enjoy motivating others and want to make a difference beyond the sports field, this could be the opportunity for you. We welcome applicants who can bring energy, encouragement and a genuine interest in supporting pupils in an educational setting.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to gain valuable classroom and learning support experience.
- Guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to develop your career in 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.
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.