Job description
Job Title: Sports Coach Pathway to Teaching Assistant
Location: Crosby, Liverpool
Position: Sports Coach (Future Teaching Assistant)
Type of Work: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long-term Temp
Minimum Rate of Pay: GBP95+ per day
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm
About Us
Are you passionate about sports and working with children? Do you want to take your skills from the pitch into the classroom? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Join a supportive and inclusive primary school in Crosby, where we are looking for a Sports Coach who is interested in transitioning into a Teaching Assistant role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a sports background to develop classroom skills while continuing to engage and inspire children through physical activity.
Your Role
As a Sports Coach & Trainee Teaching Assistant, you will:
Deliver engaging and structured sports sessions to children of different ages and abilities.
Support teachers in PE lessons and encourage a love for physical activity.
Assist in the classroom, working with small groups and individuals to support their learning.
Help manage behaviour and engagement through structured activities.
Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to support children with additional needs.
Gain valuable classroom experience, developing your skills towards a full-time Teaching Assistant role.
What Were Looking For
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual who has:
Experience in coaching sports (football, rugby, athletics, etc.) with young people.
A passion for working with children and helping them develop confidence through physical activity.
A keen interest in progressing into a Teaching Assistant role.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A positive, energetic, and motivational approach.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must:
Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Provide two professional references related to coaching or childcare.
Hold up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable, but not essential as training is provided).
How to Apply
If you are looking to start a career in education while using your sports background, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your up-to-date CV today.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apply Now and kick-start your journey from sports coach to Teaching Assistant in Crosby!
About Prospero
Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.