Sports Coach

Sports Coach

Job Title: Sports Coach (TA)
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)
Salary: £95.00- £110.00 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bury that is looking to appoint a motivated Sports Coach Teaching Assistant. The school is committed to creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop both academically and personally.

With a strong focus on wellbeing, teamwork, and positive behaviour, the school values staff who can inspire, motivate, and act as strong role models. This role is ideal for someone with a sports coaching background who is passionate about using physical activity and mentoring to positively influence young people.

About the Role - Sports Coach Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in lessons, providing 1:1 and small group assistance where required
Deliver and assist with PE sessions, enrichment activities, and structured sports interventions
Use sport and physical activity as a tool to promote teamwork, resilience, and positive behaviour
Support students who may require additional encouragement with engagement and emotional regulation
Contribute to a positive school culture by acting as an enthusiastic and reliable role model

What We're Looking For:

Experience in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar role
A confident and proactive approach to supporting secondary-aged pupils
Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
A genuine passion for inspiring young people through sport and physical activity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Sports Coach looking to transition into education or further develop their experience within a supportive secondary school setting.

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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