Job Description

Sports Coach (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

Full-Time, Term Time Only + training days (39 weeks per year)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 16:45 and Friday 08:30 - 15:30

Full role profile can be found on our website

To support us to achieve our ongoing goals and the very best for our children, we are now seeking a Sports Coach (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) to join our amazing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual with a passion for sport, physical activity, and children's wellbeing. Whether you're an experienced HLTA, a PE specialist, or a qualified teacher seeking a opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

You will join a high-performing, forward-thinking team delivering an inclusive and creative curriculum both in and beyond the classroom. Physical activity plays a key role in our approach to whole-child development, and we are proud of our strong sporting ethos and inclusive enrichment offer. You will play a leading role in shaping and delivering this, empowering pupils to build confidence, develop teamwork, and adopt healthy, active lifestyles.

About our School

Oatlands Junior School is a busy and friendly school with three classes per year group where every child is important to us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment, where excellence thrives through high standards of learning, attitudes, and behaviour. Our collective aim is to ensure that all children strive to achieve and exceed their goals, whilst nurturing a life-long love of learning.

At Oatlands Junior School, children are encouraged to unlock their full potential in a supportive and stimulating environment. We celebrate independence, success, and excellence and above all, we ensure that our children are safe, happy, and eager to learn.

We are also committed to the professional growth of our colleagues. Through Red Kite Learning Trust and the wider Red Kite Alliance, you'll have access to high-quality development opportunities and the chance to collaborate with like-minded professionals. You'll also be able to support our wrap-around and enrichment programme, including extra-curricular clubs and events.

About You

To be a great fit for this role you will;

Hold (or be working towards) a HLTA qualification (or have QTS) Have experience working with children and young people, ideally including delivery of PE, sport, or physical activity Have experience of leading whole-class sessions (required for HLTA level) and delivering evidenced based interventions and accelerated learning Be confident leading whole-class sessions and small group interventions Understand the varying needs of pupils and know how to implement inclusive, active approaches to learning Be a positive, proactive team player with a genuine enthusiasm for promoting sport and wellbeing across the curriculum
Our ethos,

caring about today, creating successful tomorrows,

is at the heart of everything we do. Here's what you can expect when you become part of our team

Generous pension scheme:

Employer contribution rate of

19%,

plus a wide range of benefits and discounts.

Flexible working options

: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements

Supportive environment

: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being

Community culture

: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team

Professional development

: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

Next Steps

Adjustments:

Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance:

Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Closing Date:

Monday 1st September

Ready to Apply:

If you have all the info you need, click

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to start your application. Role profile can also be viewed on our website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,263.00-23,735.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person