Sports Coach / Sports Graduate for Primary School Support

About the role

Aspire People is seeking sports graduates or qualified sports coaches to support primary‑school pupils from September 2026. The role blends classroom assistance with the delivery of physical‑activity and extracurricular sports programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom, providing 1:1 and small‑group assistance.
• Assist teachers with learning activities and support PE and physical‑activity sessions.
• Run or help with sports activities and supervise pupils during breaktimes and lunchtime.
• Encourage teamwork, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with SEND where required and help develop social and communication skills.

Required profile

• Sports‑related degree, qualification or relevant coaching experience.
• Experience coaching or working with children.
• Confident communication and a positive, energetic approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and a patient, adaptable attitude.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within education; UK school or youth‑setting experience is advantageous.

What we offer

• Gain valuable UK school experience.
• Use existing sports skills in a new environment.
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities.
• Daily, short‑term and long‑term positions, with potential permanent roles.
• Opportunities to work across different year groups.
• Dedicated consultant support.