Sports Coach & 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Are you currently studying a sports degree, or have you recently completed your degree and are considering working within education? Does the opportunity to gain experience before applying for teacher training appeal to you? You do not have to want to be a teacher; perhaps you just want to work with young people.

We are seeking someone who would like an opportunity to work as a sports coach and as a teaching assistant, supporting a pupil in year 7. We are looking for an enthusiastic degree student or a graduate with a strong sports background; coaching expertise in cricket is essential. Experience in football and rugby would be an advantage, although all sports will be considered.

Role Overview: The post is for a fixed term from the 1st of September 2025 until the 5th of July 2026. A full induction will take place before term starts. The salary package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role will include the provision of in-class support for a year 7 pupil, for part of his timetable predominantly maths, science, and design, and to assist with evening and weekend boarding duties.

As part of the package we offer, we can include rent-free accommodation for the duration of the contract, including utilities and meals during term time. We will aim to develop your skills and experience both personally and professionally; the successful candidate will learn quickly from the members of staff with whom they are working, applying effective teaching methods and techniques which encourage respect and good behaviour from the pupils and demonstrating confident, firm control of individuals and groups in a variety of situations.

Skills: We expect the successful candidate to demonstrate clear potential to operate effectively in both coaching sports to children across the age range and assisting the year 7 pupil in lessons. On the sports side, we are seeking to appoint an energetic and passionate sports coach who will work with a range of ages and abilities. In addition, the successful candidate will have appropriate qualifications/experience in other sports we offer. You will be committed to supporting sports teams and individuals to succeed at all levels. You will have played cricket at a proficient level and gained some coaching experience in cricket and possibly other sports.

As a 1:1 teaching assistant, you will be confident in literacy, numeracy and written skills and have a strong commitment to a high standard of student care. You will be well organised, a good problem solver, and have a calm, reassuring demeanour. These qualities will enable the pupil to feel confident in the post holder to support them in their work.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the organisation and delivery of a vibrant, creative, and progressive cricket programme.
• Contribute to the coaching and administration of the whole school cricket programme and be actively involved in a broader sports programme of the school.
• Deliver high quality and innovative coaching sessions across all school-age groups.
• Deliver day-to-day activities, small group coaching sessions and after school activities in a wide range of sports.
• Assist with PE lessons and the Games programme.
• Collaborate with administrative staff in the organisation/supervision of a full and varied games programme, including weekend fixtures and tournaments.
• Take responsibility for sports teams, including selection, leadership and officiating in our wide range of sports on offer.
• Maintain records of pupil progress in their sport, to support report writing and inform the next steps of pupil development.
• Take responsibility for weekly communications with parents, regarding team sheets and cricket coaching sessions.
• Support a named child in year 7 in several of his lessons following guidance from the classroom teacher/other professionals and assisting in the implementation of his individual education programme.
• Assist the pupil with his learning needs in specific lessons: science, maths, and design.
• Ensure work is set aside and sent if he is absent.
• Set high expectations for pupil behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in accordance with the College behaviour code.
• Be aware of the welfare of pupils and alert the class teacher to any concerns you may have.
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Support for Learning.

Closing date: 18th July 2025. Further details, full job description and application forms are available from the College website www.ellesmere.com or Email louise.jack@ellesmere.com; Tel: 01691 62652. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects its staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be prepared to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. Ellesmere College is a Woodard School. Registered Charity number: 1103049.