Sports Coach​/Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Company: Teacher Active

Teacher Active is a leading education recruitment agency, committed to connecting passionate educators and support staff with schools across the UK. We work closely with our partner schools to provide high-quality staff who can make a real difference.

Teacher Active is currently recruiting for a dynamic and energetic Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to work in schools across Chelmsford. This exciting role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sports, physical education, and supporting young people both in and out of the classroom.

• Deliver and support engaging PE lessons and sports activities
• Assist the class teacher with day-to-day classroom duties
• Work with small groups and individual students to support learning
• Promote physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles
• Support behaviour management and encourage positive participation
• Assist with extracurricular sports clubs and activities

• Experience coaching sports or working with children (school or club setting)
• A positive, enthusiastic, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities
• Relevant coaching badges or qualifications are desirable but not essential
• A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working to suit your schedule
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

If you are passionate about sport and education and want to inspire young people in Chelmsford, apply today with your CV or get in touch with Teacher Active for more information.

Make a difference through sport with Teacher Active!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Register with Teacher Active or learn more about our services.