Job description
Job title: Sports Coach (Learning Support)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Do you have the confidence to motivate young people and the patience to support them through their everyday learning challenges?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach (Learning Support) to work within a fantastic school in Sheffield. This opportunity is particularly suited to individuals with experience in sports, fitness, coaching or youth development who are interested in moving into a wider educational support role.
A Sports Coach (Learning Support) role involves supporting students in the classroom and throughout the school day. You will help teachers deliver learning activities, encourage positive behaviour and provide additional assistance to pupils who may need extra guidance.
Responsibilities of a Sports Coach (Learning Support):
- Assist pupils with classroom learning and daily school activities.
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support where appropriate.
- Help pupils with additional learning needs participate in lessons.
- Encourage positive behaviour and improve classroom engagement.
- Support pupils with confidence, communication and social development.
- Work with teachers to maintain an organised learning environment.
- Use mentoring and coaching techniques to motivate pupils.
- Help pupils develop independence and positive relationships.
Requirements for the Sports Coach (Learning Support) role:
- Experience in sports coaching, fitness instruction, mentoring or youth work is desirable.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is beneficial.
- An interest in classroom support and education.
- Ability to motivate and encourage pupils.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A flexible, patient and proactive approach.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
What can GSL Education offer you?
- Valuable experience in classroom and student support.
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay and opportunities to progress within 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.