Job Description:

Role: 1:1 Sports Graduate / Sports Coach Support Assistant

Location: Bamber Bridge, Lancashire

Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £92.56+ per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Sports Coach, Sports Graduate, or Active Youth Leader looking to transition your coaching skills into a rewarding educational setting?

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with an inclusive and supportive primary school in Bamber Bridge to appoint a passionate 1:1 Support Assistant. This is a long-term, full-time role assisting a Key Stage 1 (KS1) child who benefits from a structured, active, and engaging environment.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS1 pupil throughout the school day, helping them access the curriculum and stay engaged in learning.

• Channel your background in sports to build strong rapport, implement active movement breaks, and act as a positive role model.

• Assist the classroom teacher by implementing structured routines and supporting positive behaviour management.

• Help develop the pupil's social interaction, confidence, and resilience both inside the classroom and during outdoor play.

• A strong background in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Science, or Youth Activity Leadership.

• Experience working with or coaching children (sports clubs, summer camps, or primary school environments).

• A patient, resilient, and high-energy personality with a natural ability to build trust and rapport.

• An interest in or prior experience with SEN (Special Educational Needs) is beneficial, but strong transferable coaching skills are highly valued.

• An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through Tradewind).

• Competitive Pay: Daily rates starting from £92.56+, dependent on experience, paid weekly via PAYE.

• Professional Growth: Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, including behaviour management and SEN support strategies.

• Dedicated Support: Guidance from a personal recruitment consultant local to the Lancashire area.

• Smooth On boarding: Straightforward registration process with local support every step of the way.

If you are ready to use your sports background to make a real difference in a young child's school journey, we want to hear from you!

Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or contact our Lancashire Primary Team directly at Tradewind Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in Bamber Bridge.