Job description

Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant | School Hours | Temp-to-Perm | Northwich | September 2026

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Are you a Sports Coach, PE Coach, Sports Graduate, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Youth Worker, Behaviour Mentor, Support Worker or Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new challenge?

Whether you're looking to move into education, gain valuable classroom experience, or take the first step towards a teaching career, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Simply Education is working in partnership with a highly supportive specialist school in Northwich that is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants a role where they can genuinely make a difference every day.

No school experience required - full training and support provided.

Why Apply?

School hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate
Full training, mentoring and ongoing support
Teacher training and career progression opportunities
Term-time working pattern
Supportive and welcoming school environment
Work alongside experienced teachers and SEN professionals
Make a genuine difference to young people's lives every day

About the School

The school supports pupils aged 9-16 with:

Autism (ASC)
ADHD
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Additional learning needs

Using a nurturing and trauma-informed approach, the school helps pupils overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant, you will:

Deliver engaging sports and physical activity sessions
Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom
Build positive relationships with young people
Encourage confidence, resilience and independence
Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams and SEN professionals
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

Sports Coaches
PE Coaches
Football Coaches
Rugby Coaches
Sports Graduates
Personal Trainers
Fitness Instructors
Youth Workers
Behaviour Mentors
Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
Teaching Assistants
Care Workers
Residential Support Workers
Support Workers
Graduates considering Teaching, SEN, SEND or Educational Psychology careers

You may never have considered becoming a Teaching Assistant before, but if you can motivate young people, build positive relationships, and act as a positive role model, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

If you're looking for Sports Coach Jobs in Ellesmere Port, Teaching Assistant Jobs, SEN Jobs, SEND Jobs, SEMH Jobs, Behaviour Mentor Jobs, Youth Worker Jobs, Learning Support Assistant Jobs, Autism Support Jobs, ADHD Support Jobs, Alternative Provision Jobs, School Support Staff Jobs, Sports Graduate Jobs, or Education Jobs in Cheshire, apply today through Simply Education.

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