18 Job Coaches jobs in the United Kingdom

From Sports Coach to Cover Supervisor - Step into Secondary Schools!

Are you a confident Sports Coach looking to take the next step in your career?
Secondary schools are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable individuals to work as Cover Supervisors - an ideal role for sports coaches ready to broaden their impact beyond the pitch.

This is a great opportunity to gain more experience in schools and step into the world of education and help inspire the next generation!

What is a Cover Supervisor?

• Leading classes in the absence of a teacher
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and keeping students on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in a calm and professional way
• Supporting students' learning across a variety of subjects

Why Sports Coaches make great Cover Supervisors:

• Strong classroom presence and leadership skills
• Experience motivating and managing groups of young people
• Ability to adapt, stay calm under pressure, and think on your feet
• A natural role model who inspires confidence and respect

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing support
• In-house payroll - no umbrella companies
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Free networking and social events

Looking to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most recent CV.

Job title: Sports Coaches and Graduates

Location: Swindon

Start date: September 2025

Pay rate: 89-100p/d for 8:30 to 3:30

Attention all sports coaches and sports graduates! Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job that will fit around your coaching or studying schedule from September?

We are currently seeking teaching assistants for various primary schools across Swindon to start working in the new academic year. As a sports coach or graduate, you will often have the perfect personality and skillset to work with children and bring an element of creativity/demonstration both inside and outside the classroom. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on young minds while also gaining valuable experience in the education field.

Flexibility is key as you can work around your sports work or studies. If you're interested, please apply now, and join our team of dedicated educators.

The day will include:

• Support the teacher with the lesson plan through preparing learning materials.
• Adapt teaching support according to student's needs.
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Create an engaging, fun learning environment through a range of resources.
• Work with other teachers, parents, and professionals to aid learning.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• An 'Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant' training session that is run at our offices in Bristol every 4 weeks to help prepare you for a Teaching Assistant role before you start. Free to attend

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these exciting Teaching Assistant roles in Swindon through Tradewind. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed) / (url removed) #BRITA

Job title: Sports Coaches and Graduates

Location: Bath

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30 - Monday to Friday

Pay rate: 90-100p/d

Hours: 8:30 to 3:30

Start: ASAP

Attention all sports coaches and sports graduates near Bath! Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job that fits around your coaching or studying schedule?

We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants for a couple of high needs primary schools in Bath to start working ASAP for the new academic year. As a sports coach or graduate, you will often have the perfect personality and skillset to work with children and bring an element of structure and creativity both inside and outside the classroom. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact on young minds while also gaining valuable experience in the education field.

Flexibility is key as you can work around your sports work, studies, or other work. If you're interested, please apply now, and join our team of dedicated educators.

The day will include:

• Support the teacher with the lesson plan through preparing learning materials.
• Adapt teaching support according to student's needs.
• Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
• Create an engaging, fun learning environment through a range of resources.
• Work with other teachers, parents, and professionals to aid learning.

By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

• An 'Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant' training session that is run at our offices in Bristol every 4 weeks to help prepare you for a Teaching Assistant role before you start. Free to attend

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' and attach your CV to be considered for these exciting Teaching Assistant roles in Bath through Tradewind. Or for more information about the role, contact Lottie Dullea on (phone number removed) / (url removed) #BRITA

Job Title: Sports Coaches – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: SEND & Primary Schools – North Manchester
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a sports coach, activity leader, or youth mentor looking to bring your skills into the classroom?
Cover People UK are seeking enthusiastic, energetic and resilient individuals to work as SEN Teaching Assistant in specialist school in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

Our partner school is a forward-thinking SEND secondary school recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024) . The school is committed to providing high-quality education and holistic support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), celebrating both strong academic results and the personal development of every learner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your coaching skills to motivate, inspire and engage pupils , while supporting their learning, behaviour and personal development in a school environment.

About the Role

• Support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or challenging behaviour.
• Use your coaching background to deliver engaging activities that promote confidence, teamwork and resilience.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.
• Assist teaching staff in creating a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in lessons, at break times, and during enrichment activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a sports coach, activity leader, or youth mentor .
• A passion for working with children and young people.
• Resilience, energy and excellent communication skills.
• A positive role model who can motivate and inspire.
• Willingness to adapt coaching approaches to meet individual needs.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.
• Gain valuable classroom experience to support a career in education.
• Free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• A supportive team and ongoing guidance from your consultant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates – we pay to scale!
• Free CPD training.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £100 per referral.
• On-going support from both the school and Cover People.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your sports coaching experience into schools and inspire the next generation, click ‘Apply’ today.

All applicants are subject to safeguarding and employment checks, including an online interview and enhanced DBS.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.

Job Title: Sports Coaches – SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: SEND & Primary Schools – North Manchester
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing

Are you a sports coach, activity leader, or youth mentor looking to bring your skills into the classroom?
Cover People UK are seeking enthusiastic, energetic and resilient individuals to work as SEN Teaching Assistant in specialist school in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

Our partner school is a forward-thinking SEND secondary school recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024) . The school is committed to providing high-quality education and holistic support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), celebrating both strong academic results and the personal development of every learner.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your coaching skills to motivate, inspire and engage pupils , while supporting their learning, behaviour and personal development in a school environment.

About the Role

• Support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or challenging behaviour.
• Use your coaching background to deliver engaging activities that promote confidence, teamwork and resilience.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support, helping pupils access learning and reach their potential.
• Assist teaching staff in creating a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in lessons, at break times, and during enrichment activities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a sports coach, activity leader, or youth mentor .
• A passion for working with children and young people.
• Resilience, energy and excellent communication skills.
• A positive role model who can motivate and inspire.
• Willingness to adapt coaching approaches to meet individual needs.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.
• Gain valuable classroom experience to support a career in education.
• Free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management.
• A supportive team and ongoing guidance from your consultant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates – we pay to scale!
• Free CPD training.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £100 per referral.
• On-going support from both the school and Cover People.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your sports coaching experience into schools and inspire the next generation, click ‘Apply’ today.

All applicants are subject to safeguarding and employment checks, including an online interview and enhanced DBS.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school for this vacancy.

• Our client is looking to appoint a Curriculum Manager,who will design and manage an effective curriculum across multiple vocations (e.g. Construction; Electrical; Catering), ensuring learner and employer needs are met.

• Work closely with the delivery team, supervising them to ensure that they are maximising student success and effectiveness of the provision.

• Lead on quality assurance and improvement, to develop and encourage Tutor's to raise standards of their delivery.

• Development of inclusive teaching strategies.

• Ensuring programmes meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.

• Analyse data based on learner progress, retention and achievement - driving continuous improvement.

• Must hold a relevant degree and/or professional qualification.

• Must hold strong teaching experience, ideally within vocational education.

• Hold - or be willing to work towards - a recognised teaching qualification.

• Candidates must have experience of designing and developing high quality curriculum, and quality improvement strategies.

• Our client is looking to appoint a Curriculum Manager,who will design and manage an effective curriculum across multiple vocations (e.g. Construction; Electrical; Catering), ensuring learner and employer needs are met.

• Work closely with the delivery team, supervising them to ensure that they are maximising student success and effectiveness of the provision.

• Lead on quality assurance and improvement, to develop and encourage Tutor's to raise standards of their delivery.

• Development of inclusive teaching strategies.

• Ensuring programmes meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.

• Analyse data based on learner progress, retention and achievement - driving continuous improvement.

• Must hold a relevant degree and/or professional qualification.

• Must hold strong teaching experience, ideally within vocational education.

• Hold - or be willing to work towards - a recognised teaching qualification.

• Candidates must have experience of designing and developing high quality curriculum, and quality improvement strategies.

• Design and develop comprehensive vocational training curricula, including learning objectives, content, assessments, and instructional strategies.
• Create high-quality learning materials such as lesson plans, presentations, workbooks, case studies, and online modules.
• Apply adult learning theories and instructional design models (e.g., ADDIE, SAM) to create effective and engaging learning experiences.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify skill gaps and inform curriculum development priorities.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), instructors, and industry professionals to ensure curriculum accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and implement innovative assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Review and revise existing curricula to incorporate feedback, new technologies, and industry best practices.
• Manage curriculum development projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Facilitate train-the-trainer sessions to equip instructors with the skills to deliver new curricula.
• Contribute to the evaluation of training program effectiveness and learner success.
• Maintain a portfolio of developed curricula and learning resources.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the strategic planning of educational offerings, leveraging both on-site and remote communication channels.

• A Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Significant experience (5+ years) in curriculum development, instructional design, or a related role, preferably within vocational or adult education.
• Proven ability to design and develop engaging training programs for diverse audiences.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating e-learning content using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with assessment design and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment, managing responsibilities effectively from both office and remote locations.
• A passion for education and contributing to workforce development.

We are recruiting for a Peripatetic Employment Coach in vacant locations to manage a caseload of participants in custody, and community, providing high quality support and guidance, enabling participants to engage and break down barriers to successful resettlement, achieve agreed milestones and develop enhanced skillsets, leading them into an ultimate goal of sustainable employment.

Location:  Oxford, however, the post holder will be required to cover more than one delivery location based on need and demand; this will include all custody and community sites across the Thames Valley area. All candidates subject to DBS/prison vetting.

Salary:  £26,000 - £31,500 per annum

We are looking for people who have:

·An understanding of the barriers faced by prisoners/prison leavers with multiple and/or complex needs in relation to reintegration back into society

·Ability to work with and manage challenging behaviour

·Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies

·Demonstrable experience of successfully working to targets

·Demonstrable experience of motivating and supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs to overcome barriers and progress towards future goals of education, training and employment

·Good verbal, presentation and written skills and ability to communicate concisely and effectively

Employee Benefits:

·25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years’ service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday

·2 days paid volunteering leave each year

·An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months

·Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate

·Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters’ levels qualifications, and management development programmes

·Opportunities to connect with our employee networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women’s Network, Men’s Network, Young Professionals Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, Neurodiversity Network)

·Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Due to the high volume of applications Recruited UK receives, we will make every effort to respond with feedback although this is not always possible. If you have not been contacted within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, but we may keep your details on file and contact you with future opportunities.

If interested, please apply with your most updated CV.