Sports Coach to Classroom

Birmingham
£92.56 - £105 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

September 2026 – Ongoing

Job Summary

Sports Coaches are required to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within a specialist Birmingham school. This rewarding role is ideal for candidates looking to transfer their coaching skills into education, using sport, teamwork and positive role modelling to help young people overcome barriers to learning. Long-term opportunities with the potential to become permanent.

The School and Role

Kitts Green Academy is a specialist SEMH provision supporting boys aged 6–16 who require additional behavioural and emotional support to succeed in education. The school is looking to appoint enthusiastic Sports Coaches to work as Teaching Assistants, using their coaching experience to motivate pupils, build confidence and encourage positive behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will support pupils during lessons, lead structured physical activities, promote emotional regulation and help young people develop resilience, teamwork and self-confidence. Every day is different, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and making a lasting impact. This is a long-term position with the opportunity to secure a permanent role.

Requirements

The desired Sports Coach will have;

• Experience coaching children or young people in any sporting environment
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• A resilient, energetic and proactive approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Sports Coach who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Lauren Whitehouse on 0121 481 2230 or email lauren.whitehouse@visionforeducation.co.uk

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