Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Do you have a sports background and a passion for motivating young people? A Sheffield school is looking for an energetic Sports Coach / Learning Support Assistant to bring enthusiasm, structure, and engagement into the classroom.
About the School:
This school values active learning and positive behaviour, creating an environment where students respond well to energetic, consistent, and encouraging staff.
About the Role:
You will support lessons, supervise classes, and use your sports background to engage students—particularly those who benefit from practical, hands-on learning approaches.
Responsibilities:
* Support teachers in delivering lessons and activities
* Supervise classes as a cover supervisor when required
* Use sports-based approaches to engage and motivate students
* Support behaviour management and student engagement
* Provide feedback to teaching staff
Requirements:
* Background in sports coaching, fitness, or similar
* Confidence working with groups of students
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Reliable, proactive, and adaptable
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK
* Hold an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to apply for this Sports Coach / Learning Support role, please contact at GSL Education, or apply via the application link.