Trainee Sports Coach – Level 4 Apprenticeship

Final date to receive applications: 30 November 2026

Department: PSCS Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Bristol (Central)

Compensation: £8.00 / hour

Trainee Sports Coach – Level 4 Apprenticeship

Location: Schools in the Bristol area
Hours: 25 per week (20 hours delivering sessions in schools, 5 hours protected study time)

Working pattern: Split shifts covering breakfast, lunchtime and after-school clubs
Contract: Fixed-term - 18 months
Pay: £8.00 per hour for the first 12 months, increasing to the applicable age-related national minimum wage thereafter.

About the role

As an Apprentice Sports Coach with Premier Education, you’ll start a rewarding career by helping to deliver fun, engaging and inclusive activities for primary school children aged 4–11.

Working across breakfast clubs, after-school sessions, holiday camps and extracurricular clubs, you’ll help create positive, active experiences that support each child’s physical, emotional and social development. With hands‑on experience and ongoing guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll build your confidence in leading sessions, managing behaviour positively and encouraging teamwork and self‑esteem.

Alongside your role, you’ll complete your apprenticeship with Educationwise Academy, working towards a Level 4 Sports Coach qualification. You’ll learn how to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable activities, as well as safeguarding, child protection and how to create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, deliver and evaluate fun, structured activities for children aged 4–11 using our PEPE framework.
• Adapt sessions to suit different ages, needs and abilities, giving extra support where needed.
• Manage behaviour positively and keep the atmosphere supportive and encouraging.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures and promote Premier Education’s wider programmes.
• Complete your apprenticeship training and use what you learn to develop your practice.

Essential requirements
Due to safeguarding and insurance requirements, applicants must:

• Be aged 18 or over.
• Hold a minimum Level 2 sports coaching qualification (NGB or equivalent)
• Have paid or voluntary experience delivering sports or physical activities to children.
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle to travel between local school locations.
• Be confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Be willing to complete safeguarding and first‑aid training and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Please note: We cannot progress applications that do not meet the minimum qualification and driving requirements.

Why join Premier Education?

• A fully funded Level 4 qualification
• Paid employment while you learn and develop your coaching skills
• Full uniform and sports equipment provided
• Dedicated apprenticeship training and support through Educationwise Academy.
• Practical experience working with children in primary schools.
• Opportunities to develop your confidence, knowledge and coaching career.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment
Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Before you start, you'll need:

• Satisfactory references
• An enhanced DBS check
• Proof of identity, right to work and qualifications

Equal opportunities
You must have the right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from people of every background and assess all candidates only on their skills, experience and ability. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know.

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