PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School

PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School - Manchester (M9)
September 2026 Start Full-Time Term-Time Only

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a PE Coach / HLTA to join a primary school in Manchester (M9) from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach or HLTA with a Level 3 qualification or above who is confident delivering PE across a primary school and wants to take ownership of the school's wider sporting provision.

The school has an established PE scheme in place, including supporting resources and videos, meaning you'll have a strong framework to work from while still having the opportunity to bring your own energy and ideas to the role.

The Role:

Planning, delivering and assessing PE lessons across the school
Supporting active play and physical activity during breaktimes
Running extracurricular sports clubs
Delivering after-school clubs on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 4:00pm
Supporting pupils at sporting fixtures
Organising and contributing to Sports Day
Managing PE equipment and resources
Developing links with other schools and supporting sporting fixtures
Promoting health, fitness and physical wellbeing
Supporting nurture, mentoring and wider pupil interventions
Providing occasional lesson cover when required
Contributing to the wider life of the school

The School Is Looking For Someone Who:

Holds a Level 3 sports/coaching qualification or above
Has at least 2 years' experience supporting children through sport or physical activity
Has experience working with children who have experienced ACEs
Has knowledge across a range of sports
Is confident managing groups of primary-aged children
Can build positive relationships with pupils, including those with behavioural, emotional or social needs
Takes a nurturing and relationship-based approach to behaviour
Is proactive, enthusiastic and able to work independently
Works well as part of a wider school team

A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, school experience and/or First Aid qualification would also be advantageous.

Working Pattern:

Monday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
Tuesday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
Wednesday - staff training until 4:30pm
Thursday - after-school sports club until 4:00pm
Friday - 2:00pm finish

There may be occasional flexibility required for fixtures and school events.

Important - Interviews Starting Soon

The school is keen to identify the right candidate as soon as possible and may begin interviewing from next week .

Therefore, this opportunity would particularly suit candidates who are actively looking for a September position and are available to interview at short notice .

If you're an experienced PE Coach, Sports Coach or HLTA with the relevant qualifications and school-based experience, apply now or contact Ryan at Aspire People for more information.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.