School Sports Coach & Support Assistant
Cardiff Secondary School
08:30 – 15:30 | Term Time Only
£110–£120 per day
Flexible Contract (Part-Time / Placement-Friendly)
Kickstart Your Career in Sport & Education — Get Paid While You Gain Experience!Are you a sports student or recent graduate looking to build real-world experience in a school setting?
This is your chance to step into a dynamic role where you’ll coach, mentor, and support students while gaining the hands-on experience needed for careers in teaching, coaching, or youth development.
Join a welcoming secondary school in Cardiff and become a key part of their sports and support team — all while earning competitive daily pay and gaining valuable qualifications.
Your RoleAs a Sports Coach & Support Assistant, you’ll play an active role both on the field and in the classroom:
*Support and co-deliver engaging PE lessons

*Lead or assist with training sessions, fixtures, and after-school clubs

*Help develop game strategies and student performance

*Provide 1:1 and group coaching feedback

*Promote teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship

*Support students across general classroom subjects when needed

*Ensure safe use of sports equipment and facilities

*Assist with school competitions and sporting events

What You’ll Gain
*Valuable classroom & school-based experience

*Hands-on coaching and leadership development

*Experience in behaviour management & inclusive sport

*Flexible work to fit around your university schedule

*FREE Level 2 Safeguarding Qualification

*Enhanced DBS fully covered (yours to keep!)

*Ongoing training and support

*Competitive £110–£120 daily pay

We’re Looking For*Students or graduates in a sports-related degree (or currently studying)

*A genuine passion for working with young people

*Energetic, reliable, and positive individuals

*Strong communication and teamwork skills

*Coaching, playing, or leadership experience (desirable, not essential)

*First Aid/CPR (a bonus, not required)

Perfect For*PE students needing placement hours

*Sports graduates exploring careers in teaching or coaching

*Aspiring PE teachers building school experience

*University students seeking flexible term-time work

*Future youth workers or community sports leaders

Why Join Us?Be part of a supportive and inclusive school environment where sport is used to build confidence, discipline, and life skills.
This role gives you the experience schools and training providers look for when applying for:
*PGCE programmes

*Teaching roles

*Professional coaching positions

Apply TodayReady to take the next step in your career?
Submit your CV now and start making an impact through sport.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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