Job Description:

ports Coach / Teaching Assistant – North Manchester

Sports Coaches Needed – Day-to-Day & Short-Term School Roles

Cover People are recruiting Sports Coaches / Teaching Assistants to support secondary schools across North Manchester. These flexible positions are ideal for candidates who enjoy working with young people and would like to combine their sporting experience with classroom-based support.

Job Title: Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant
Location: North Manchester
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £90–£120 per day

The Opportunity

You’ll work across a range of secondary school environments, supporting pupils through PE lessons, sports activities and general classroom cover. The roles are primarily day-to-day and short-term, giving you flexibility while building valuable school-based experience.

Your responsibilities could include:

• Supporting teachers during PE lessons and practical activities.
• Delivering sports sessions across KS3 and KS4.
• Taking responsibility for classes when required as a Cover Supervisor.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, participation and teamwork.
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Using a range of sports and activities, including football, rugby, basketball, athletics and more.
• Developing positive relationships with pupils and acting as a positive role model.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re interested in candidates who:

• Have recent UK experience working with children or young people, ideally aged 11–16.
• Hold a Sports/PE degree or relevant coaching qualifications.
• Are confident leading activities and managing groups of pupils.
• Can maintain a calm and positive approach to behaviour management.
• Are adaptable and comfortable working in different school settings.
• Have a genuine enthusiasm for sport and encouraging young people to stay active.

What Cover People Can Offer

• Regular day-to-day and short-term opportunities across North Manchester.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Support from a dedicated education consultant.
• The chance to gain valuable experience within secondary schools.
• Flexible work to complement your availability.
• Opportunities to develop experience relevant to future teaching, PE or education-based careers.

To be considered for this role, you will need to register with Cover People. All applicants must be able to provide the required references and documentation and successfully complete Cover People’s compliance checks before work can be offered.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Interested in getting started?

Click APPLY today to register your interest in Sports Coach and Teaching Assistant opportunities across North Manchester with Cover People.