Sports Coach And Teaching Assistant in Oldham

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant – SEND and Primary Schools in Oldham, Greater Manchester

Full-Time | 8:30am – 3:30pm

Aspire People are looking for a caring and dedicated Sports coach / Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs. You will be supporting a child with ADHD, ASD, and emotional or behavioural challenges, helping them feel confident, supported, and engaged in their learning.

Your Role

• Deliver fun, structured sports and physical activity sessions tailored to SEND pupils.
• Support pupils in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant, encouraging engagement and positive behaviour.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families.
• Adapt activities and learning support to suit individual needs and abilities.
• Promote teamwork, confidence, and wellbeing throughout the school day.
• Maintain attendance records and follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures at all times.

About You

You\’re energetic, patient, and genuinely enjoy working with children who need a little extra support.

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people.
• A positive, caring, and motivational approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A commitment to inclusivity, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing.
• First Aid and Safeguarding certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• Willingness to provide or apply for a DBS certificate.

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

What we offer

• Dedicated recruitment consultant – Aspire People
• Online free CP training
• Growth and experience

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects