Teaching Assistant - Sports Coach

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - SEND and Primary Schools in Hulme, Manchester
Full-Time 8:30am - 3:30pm
Aspire People are looking for a caring and dedicated Sports coach / Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. You will be supporting a child with ADHD, ASD, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them feel confident, supported, and engaged in their learning.
Your Role
Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to SEND pupils.
Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
Adapt activities and learning support to suit individual needs and abilities.
Promote teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.
About You
You're energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children who need a little extra support.
Essential
Experience working with children or young people.
A positive, caring, and motivational approach.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain).
Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.
Desirable
Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
A full UK driving licence and access to transport.
What we offer
Dedicated recruitment consultant - Aspire People
Online free CPD training
Growth and experience

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.