Sports Coach

Prospero Teaching

Posted 6 days ago, valid for 2 days

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester OL6 9DP

£90 per day

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Sports Coach for a specialist high school in Tameside, Greater Manchester, catering to children aged 11-16 with moderate and complex learning difficulties, including those on the autism spectrum.
The role involves assisting teachers in PE, outdoor activities, horticulture, and class excursions, with responsibilities that may include planning sessions for small groups or supporting students in classroom settings.
The ideal candidate should be confident, dedicated, and possess nurturing qualities, ideally with previous experience working with children with additional needs, although a Teaching Assistant qualification is not mandatory.
The position is temporary, with a minimum daily pay rate of £90+, and requires working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, during term time.
Candidates should be available to start ASAP and can apply now for more information about the role.

Prospero Teaching are recruiting for a Sports Coach to work at a specialist High school in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

The school is for children aged 11-16 years old with moderate and complex learning difficulties, and those on the autism spectrum. Students attending receive a tailored curriculum best suited to their needs and ability and the school offers a fantastic approach to learning.

The role of a sports coach will be to assist the teachers in PE & outdoor activities, Horticulture and class excursions. You may have the responsibility of taking small groups and planning sessions for those groups. Alternatively, you may be asked to support students within the classroom settings too.

The school are looking for someone who is confident, dedicated and excels with working with children.

The role will consist of:

Providing tailored support with working with children and SEN
Creating a safe environment that allows children to have fun, learn and succeed
Academic support 1:1 basis or in small groups
Assisting the teacher

The ideal candidate:

Someone who can demonstrate the necessary nurturing qualities required to work closely with SEN children
Ideally with previous experience caring for those with additional needs
Teaching Assistant qualification is ideal but not essential

Position Details:

Location - Ashton
Position - School Sports Coach
Contract Type - Temporary
Minimum Daily Rate of pay - £90+
Hours - 30am - 3.30pm (Term Time only) Monday - Friday
Start Date - ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on

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