PE Coach​/HLTA - Primary School

PE Coach / HLTA
- Primary School
- Manchester (M9) September 2026 Start Full-Time Term-Time Only

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a PE Coach / HLTA to join a primary school in Manchester (M9) from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach or HLTA with a Level 3 qualification or above who is confident delivering PE across a primary school and wants to take ownership of the school's wider sporting provision.

The school has an established PE scheme in place, including supporting resources and videos, meaning you'll have a strong framework to work from while still having the opportunity to bring your own energy and ideas to the role.

• Planning, delivering and assessing PE lessons across the school
• Supporting active play and physical activity during break times
• Running extracurricular sports clubs
• Delivering after-school clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm
• Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures
• Organising and contributing to Sports Day
• Managing PE equipment and resources
• Developing links with other schools and supporting sporting fixtures
• Promoting health, fitness and physical wellbeing
• Supporting nurture, mentoring and wider pupil interventions
• Providing occasional lesson cover when required
• Contributing to the wider life of the school

• Holds a Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above
• Has at least 2 years' experience supporting children through sport or physical activity
• Has experience working with children who have experienced ACEs
• Has knowledge across a range of sports
• Is confident managing groups of primary-aged children
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, including those with behavioural, emotional or social needs
• Takes a nurturing and relationship-based approach to behaviour
• Is proactive, enthusiastic and able to work independently
• Works well as part of a wider school team

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, school experience and/or First Aid qualification would also be advantageous.

• Monday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Tuesday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Wednesday - staff training until 4:30pm
• Thursday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
• Friday - 2:00pm finish

There may be occasional flexibility required for fixtures and school events.

The school is keen to identify the right candidate as soon as possible and may begin interviewing from next week .

Therefore, this opportunity would particularly suit candidates who are actively looking for a September position and are available to interview at short notice .

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.