Primary Sports Coach

Job Advert: Primary Sports Coach

Position: Sports Coach/Teaching Assistant
Location: Sheffield
Hours: Flexible, part-time or full-time options available
Salary: £89.50-£100.00 per day (competitive dependant on experience)

About the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach to join our team and inspire primary school children to develop a love for physical activity and sports! In this role, you will engage with children in a supportive and dynamic environment, leading high-energy coaching sessions while helping them improve their skills, teamwork, and self-confidence. This position also includes some General Teaching Assistant responsibilities, where you'll provide additional support to students in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate sports and physical education lessons, in alignment with the PE National Curriculum for EYFS, KS1, and KS2.
• Encourage participation in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, athletics, and more.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and motivated.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and respect both in sports and in everyday interactions.
• Collaborate with teachers and school staff to integrate physical activity into the school’s daily routine.
• Provide progress updates and feedback on students' development.
• Assist in the classroom, supporting students’ progress in other subjects.

About You:

• A strong passion for sports and working with children.
• Previous experience coaching or teaching children, ideally in a school or sports setting.
• A relevant coaching qualification (e.g., Level 1 or 2 in Coaching, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate children to remain active and reach their full potential.
• A DBS check is required (we can assist with this process if necessary).

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives by promoting healthy lifestyles and positive sports experiences.
• A supportive team and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you're ready to help children develop their skills, teamwork, and love for sport, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role.

We look forward to hearing from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.