PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School
| Job title: | PE Coach / HLTA - Primary School |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Manchester |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £92 - £140 per day |
| Reference: | HLTA_1787514228 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
**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.
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