Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant - Blackpool (Start After February Half Term) Location: Blackpool Position: Sports Coach & Teaching Assistant Start Date: After February Half Term Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential for long-term placement) About the Role: Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and versatile Sports Coach who is also willing to take on Teaching Assistant responsibilities within a school in Blackpool. This dual role involves delivering high-quality sports sessions while supporting pupils in the classroom when needed. Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging sports and physical education sessions. Support teachers in the classroom with learning activities. Provide one-to-one and small-group support when required. Encourage positive behaviour and promote well-being through sports. Assist with school events, extracurricular activities, and sports competitions. The Ideal Candidate Will: Hold a relevant coaching qualification or sports degree. Have experience working with children in a sports or educational setting. Be confident supporting learning in the classroom. Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills. Be enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to pupils' development. Possess a valid DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one. What We Offer: Competitive rates of pay. Access to professional development and training. Support from a dedicated and experienced recruitment team. A rewarding role making a real difference in pupils’ lives. How to Apply: If you are passionate about sports, education, and supporting young learners, we want to hear from you Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your experience and suitability for this dual role. Join Teaching Personnel and inspire the next generation through sports and learning All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.