Teacheractive Limited • CM2 0DG

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About this role

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant – Colchester

Location

Colchester

Start Date

Immediate Start

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Agency

TeacherActive

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in education? We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school in Colchester on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or education who are looking to build a long-term career within schools.

The Role

Supporting students in lessons and during sports activities

Delivering engaging physical education and enrichment sessions

Working closely with teaching staff to support learning and behaviour

Encouraging student participation, confidence, and wellbeing

Providing 1

1 and small group support where required

Assisting with classroom management and daily school routines

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience working with children or young people

A sports coaching qualification or relevant experience

A positive, energetic, and adaptable attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A passion for education and student development

An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

In Return, Teacher

Active Offers

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

Competitive rates of pay

Opportunities for career progression and training

Access to a range of educational settings and permanent opportunities

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or a sports coach looking to transition into education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your new role immediately with TeacherActive.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.