Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach
Location: Essex
Company: TeacherActive

Are you passionate about supporting students and inspiring young minds? Do you have a love for sports and physical activity? TeacherActive is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach to join our team in Essex!

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant / Sports Coach, you will work closely with teachers and students across various schools in Essex, providing support both academically and through sports-based activities. Your role will be to encourage student engagement, promote physical well-being, and help create a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the classroom teacher with lesson delivery and student supervision
• Assisting students with their learning, particularly in PE and sports-related activities
• Organizing and coaching sports sessions and extracurricular activities
• Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence among students
• Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to teachers
• Promoting a safe and inclusive environment for all students

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with children or young people (preferred)
• A passion for sports and physical education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and age groups
• Relevant sports coaching qualifications or experience are desirable

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools in Essex
• A rewarding role making a positive impact on young lives

If you are passionate about education and sports and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV via our website or contact TeacherActive directly to discuss this exciting opportunity.

Join TeacherActive and help shape the future by inspiring students both academically and through sport!

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.