Sports Coach wanted to work as teaching assistant within a primary school in Chepstow! Use all your coaching knowledge and put it into a classroom setting. There will be opportunities to continue your coaching in lucnh time and after school clubs.
Location: Chepstow NP16
Position Type: Full-Time (via Teaching Personnel) Monday to Friday (8.30 to 3.00pm)
Start Date: September 2025 until July 2026
Are you energetic, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact in young people's lives? We’re seeking a sporty and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a thriving primary school. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with pupils who require additional support, helping them engage with education through structure, activity, and positive relationships.
The Role:
Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in a classroom and outdoor setting.
Assisting teachers with lesson delivery, particularly in sports and physical education activities.
Promoting a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
Acting as a positive role model to pupils aged 8–16 with a range of complex behavioural challenges.
About the School:
The school is your tpical primary school with a specialist resource base which caters for a range od needs (ALN to behaviour) With small class sizes and a highly supportive staff team, the school focuses on building trust, promoting engagement, and supporting pupils to achieve both academically and personally. Many students thrive through physical activity, so a sports coach is the perfect person for this role. Many sport coaches in the past have been succesful as a teaching assistant and the headteacher in this school has invested heavily in them with training.
Ideal Sports Coach:
Background in sports, coaching, or active youth work.
Experience working with children or young people, especially in behaviour support roles.
Strong communication, resilience, and a team-player attitude.
Calm under pressure, patient, and able to build strong, respectful relationships with pupils.
About Teaching Personnel:
As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers unrivalled support, flexible working arrangements, and access to a wide range of roles across Wales and the UK. You’ll benefit from:
Weekly pay through our PAYE system.
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
A dedicated consultant to support your career development.
Opportunities for permanent roles within our partner schools.
The school are looking to appoint over the next 2 weeks. Interviews are going to be held asap! The headteacher has asked for the successful person to visit the school to help transition into the role!
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