Sports Coach / Learning Support – Sheffield
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning Support
Job Title: Sports Coach / Learning SupportLocation: SheffieldSalary: £460 – £650 per weekContract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Long-term / Day-to-day onwardsStart Date: Immediately
GSL Education is looking for energetic and adaptable individuals with a sports or fitness background to join secondary schools across Sheffield. While this isn’t a traditional sports coach role every day, schools value staff who can bring their experience into the classroom, cover lessons, or support students in a learning environment — particularly in schools with a focus on Social, Emotional, and Learning (SEL) support.
About the Role:This role is ideal for people who have worked as sports coaches, fitness instructors, or in active roles and are looking to transition into school-based work. You’ll be supporting teachers, supervising lessons, and helping students stay engaged. You may also assist in practical activities, PE lessons, or extra-curricular sports sessions when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support teachers in delivering lessons or classroom activities
- Supervise students during lessons as a cover supervisor / learning support assistant
- Use your sports and fitness experience to engage students in practical and active tasks
- Support students’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and progress
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a sports coach, fitness, or active role
- Confidence working with groups of students in a classroom or activity setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, reliable, and adaptable to different school environments
- Interest in supporting students’ personal development alongside learning
This is a fantastic opportunity for people with a sports or fitness background to make a difference in secondary schools in Sheffield, helping students stay engaged, motivated, and supported while gaining school-based experience.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
- 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
To work with GSL Education as a Sports Coach / Learning Support, please apply via the application link.
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