Sports Coach
Location: Harrow, HA3
Contract: Long-term/Permanent
Day Rate: £110-£125
Start Date: ASAP
Commutable From: Northolt, Pinner, Ickenham, Wembley, Stanmore, Edgware

The Opportunity:
Long Term Futures are seeking an enthusiastic Sports Coach with Teaching Assistant responsibilities to support pupils in a secondary school setting in the Harrow area. This role is perfect for someone passionate about sport, physical wellbeing, and motivating young people to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll be working with small groups and individual pupils—supporting PE lessons, leading activities, and assisting across the curriculum where needed. You will join a welcoming, collaborative team committed to active learning and a positive school culture.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of PE lessons, sports sessions, and extra-curricular activities
• Lead warm-ups, drills, skills development sessions, and fitness routines
  Provide 1:1 and small-group support, including behavioural and pastoral guidance

• Assist in academic lessons as a Teaching Assistant across KS3/KS4 when required
• Promote healthy lifestyle habits, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship
  Help plan and facilitate structured, engaging, and inclusive sports activities
  Work collaboratively with teaching staff to ensure pupil progress, wellbeing, and engagement

Requirements:

• Experience in sports coaching, PE support, or youth mentoring
• Confident leading physical activities and engaging groups of young people
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
  Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to supporting the wider school community

• Understanding of Safeguarding, health & safety, and pupil wellbeing

Why Long Term Futures?

• Complimentary CPD training, including Autism Awareness and Behaviour Support.
• A dedicated consultant to support you at every stage.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities with schools that value high-quality support.
• A personalised approach focused on matching you to the right school environment.

What’s Next?

• Apply with your updated CV
• Have an introductory call with our team
• Get matched with the right school for you
• Visit for a trial day
• Start work in your role with continued support from us

If you are a qualified secondary teacher in another subject, we are also recruiting across a range of disciplines, please apply to discuss alternative opportunities.
Please submit your application via the application page.
All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.
Successful candidates will be contacted over the next few days.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.