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Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant

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Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant - Alsager, Cheshire

£95-£110 per day (DOE) | Daily Supply and Long-term | Immediate Start Available

Simply Education is recruiting Sports Coaches to work as Teaching Assistants across our partner SEND schools in Alsager.

If you've got energy, a coaching background and a genuine interest in making a difference to young people with SEND, this is a role worth exploring.

What's on offer:

  • £95-£110 per day, PAYE available
  • Flexible working, full-time or part-time
  • Immediate and September starts available
  • Daily supply, short-term and long-term placements
  • Temp-to-perm opportunities
  • FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses
  • Direct support from Josh, Branch Manager

What the role involves:

  • Supporting pupils with SEND through sport, physical activity and structured play
  • Providing classroom and 1:1 support alongside teaching staff
  • Helping pupils improve focus, confidence and emotional regulation
  • Delivering PE and activity-based sessions where required
  • Following safeguarding procedures at all times

What we need from you:

  • Coaching or PE background with experience engaging young people
  • Confident, patient and adaptable
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • SEND experience is a bonus but we'll support the right candidate

What Simply Education Offers:

  • FREE CPD covering a range of SEN-focused courses including safeguarding, behaviour management and specialist SEND training
  • Access to the GPS portal
  • Personalised support from Josh, Branch Manager, one point of contact throughout
  • Local opportunities tailored to your experience and availability
  • Strong partnerships with SEND schools across Cheshire

Benefits:

  • Competitive daily pay, PAYE available
  • Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
  • Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities
  • Ongoing pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme:

  • Supply referrals: friend completes 10 days, you receive a £125 Amazon voucher, they receive £75
  • Permanent referrals: friend completes a 12-week term, you receive a £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply:

  • Submit your CV via this advert or contact Josh directly:
  • Email:
  • Phone: 01270 917085
  • WhatsApp: 07506 705017

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two recent professional references, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.