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Sports Coach​/Teaching Assistant

Job in Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listing for: TeacherActive
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Physical Education Teacher
  • Sports/Fitness/Wellness
    Physical Education Teacher
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 13000 - 20000 GBP Yearly GBP 13000.00 20000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant Colchester

Location: Colchester, Essex
Role: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Agency: Teacher Active
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

Are you an energetic and enthusiastic Sports Coach looking to transfer your skills into a school environment?

Teacher Active is currently recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to work within schools and education settings across Colchester and the surrounding areas
.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a background in sports coaching, physical education, youth work or mentoring who are passionate about using their skills to engage, motivate and support children and young people.

Due to the locations of the settings and travel requirements associated with this role, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

The Role

As a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant, you will use your coaching, communication and behaviour-management skills to support pupils with their education and personal development.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting pupils within the classroom on a 1:1 and small-group basis

  • Assisting teachers with lessons and classroom activities

  • Delivering and supporting PE, sports and physical activities

  • Using sport to encourage teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour

  • Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with engagement

  • Acting as a positive role model and mentor

  • Helping pupils develop resilience, discipline and communication skills

  • Supporting children with SEND and additional learning needs where required

  • Supervising pupils during break times, activities and sports sessions

  • Helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging school environment

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle essential

  • Have experience in sports coaching, PE, youth work or working with children and young people

  • Are energetic, confident and able to motivate pupils

  • Have strong behaviour-management and communication skills

  • Are passionate about sport and its ability to positively engage young people

  • Can build strong and professional relationships with pupils

  • Are patient, resilient and adaptable

  • Are comfortable supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom

  • Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential. Sports coaches looking to gain experience within education are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits
  • A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements

  • Opportunities across Colchester and the surrounding areas

  • The chance to transfer your sports coaching skills into education

  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Experience across a variety of schools and educational settings

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

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

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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