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Job Title: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Location: Colchester, Essex
Company: TeacherActive
About Us:
TeacherActive is a trusted education recruitment agency, working with schools across the UK to provide dedicated and passionate staff. We are committed to helping education professionals find rewarding roles where they can truly make an impact.
The Role:
TeacherActive is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to work in a variety of schools in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for sport and education who wants to inspire young people and support their academic and personal development.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality PE sessions and sports coaching activities
Support teachers with classroom learning across a range of subjects
Work one-to-one or with small groups of students to reinforce learning
Encourage teamwork, confidence, and a positive attitude to physical activity
Assist with behaviour management and classroom organisation
Support extracurricular sports clubs, competitions, and events
Requirements:
Experience in sports coaching, youth work, or working within a school setting
A positive, energetic, and engaging personality
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate and support students of varying abilities
Relevant coaching qualifications or PE background (desirable but not essential)
An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
What TeacherActive Offers:
Competitive daily rates
Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle
Access to CPD courses and training
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
How to Apply:
If you are ready to combine your passion for sport with a rewarding role in education, we want to hear from you. Submit your CV today or contact TeacherActive to find out more.
Inspire the next generation through sport with TeacherActive!
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
