--- **Job Title**: Sports Coach Teaching Assistant **Location**: Preston, Lancashire **Contract**: Full-Time, Long-term **The Role**: As a Sports Coach Teaching Assistant, you will play a critical role in shaping the physical education and sports experience for our young athletes. Your passion for sports and education, along with your ability to inspire and motivate students, will drive their success both on and off the field. **Responsibilities**: - Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality sports coaching sessions. - Support the lead sports coach in delivering a comprehensive PE curriculum across various sports. - Encourage pupil participation and help students develop their sports skills. - Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead coach and parents/carers as required. - Assist in organising sporting events, competitions, and fixtures with other schools and clubs. - Help manage and maintain sports equipment and facilities, ensuring a safe environment for all activities. - Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and a positive attitude among students. - Assist in identifying and nurturing talented individuals and providing additional support where necessary. - Work closely with teaching staff to integrate physical education with other aspects of the student's development. - Participate in professional development opportunities and stay up-to-date with current coaching practices. **Requirements**: - Demonstrated experience as a sports coach or teaching assistant in a school or club environment. - Relevant coaching qualifications (e.g., Level 2 Coaching Certificate) or equivalent experience. - Strong understanding of child development and the role of physical education in schools. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with students, staff, and parents. - Commitment to developing inclusive practices that encourage full participation. - Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain). - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. **Benefits**: - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for professional development and career progression. - Working in a supportive and energetic team environment. **Equal Opportunities**: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. --- We look forward to finding a dedicated Sports Coach Teaching Assistant who will contribute significantly to our sports department and the overall development and success of our students.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sara Rodrigues on 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Sara Rodrigues&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 01772 540 740 | Ext: 3025</strong></strong>