Sports Coach

Sports Coach / Learning Support

Location:

Sheffield

Salary: £460 - £650 per week

Contract Type:
Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day

Start Date:

Immediate

GSL Education are looking for energetic and people-focused individuals with a background in sport, coaching, or fitness to take on school-based support roles across Sheffield. These positions sit firmly within education – the day-to-day focus is on supporting classroom learning, assisting with behaviour management, supervising lessons, and helping young people stay engaged and on track. If you are looking to channel the skills you have built through sport into a role with real, lasting impact, working in a school environment could be exactly the right move.

• Assist teachers with classroom learning, keeping pupils engaged and on task throughout lessons
• Supervise classes in a cover or learning support capacity, managing groups with confidence and consistency
• Use the motivational and organisational skills developed through sport to support pupil behaviour and engagement
• Provide tailored support to individual students or small groups who require extra help
• Help maintain a structured, calm, and purposeful learning environment across the school day
• Share observations about pupil progress and conduct with teaching and pastoral staff as required

• A background in sports coaching, fitness, physical activity leadership, youth work, or a similar role working with people
• Confidence managing groups of young people and building positive working relationships quickly
• Strong communication skills, with a natural ability to motivate and hold the attention of pupils
• A professional, dependable, and flexible approach to varied daily responsibilities
• An sincere interest in supporting pupils' learning and development – rather than delivering sport
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing a new application
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete a new application)
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
• Have a DBS registered to the Update Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK and accept applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.