Sports Graduate in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Sports Graduate / Learning Support Assistant – Manchester

Turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career in education!

Engage Education | Manchester

Are you a Sports Graduate, Sports Coach or someone passionate about working with children and young people?

Do you want to use your enthusiasm, energy and sporting background to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs?

Engage Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Manchester to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Sports Graduates / Learning Support Assistants.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience, develop a career in education or explore a future pathway into teaching.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural difficulties.

🏃 The Role – Sports Graduate / Learning Support Assistant

You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff, using your sporting background and transferable skills to engage, motivate and support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.

• Using sport and physical activities to encourage engagement, confidence and teamwork.

• Supporting pupils with SEN, including ASC, SEMH and behavioural needs.

• Helping deliver engaging and inclusive classroom activities.

• Encouraging positive behaviour, social interaction and emotional development.

• Supporting pupils to develop independence and essential life skills.

• Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model.

• Working alongside teachers to create a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

🎓 Who We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in hearing from:

• Sports Science graduates.

• Sports Coaching graduates.

• Physical Education graduates.

• University graduates looking to gain school experience.

• Sports coaches looking to move into education.

• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in teaching or SEN education.

You will ideally be:

• Energetic, enthusiastic and approachable.

• Patient, resilient and adaptable.

• Confident communicating with children and young people.

• Passionate about sport, physical activity and education.

• A positive role model with strong teamwork skills.

• Willing to learn about Special Educational Needs and different learning approaches.

No previous SEN or classroom experience is essential! Full guidance and support will be available.

⭐ Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay. - PAYE

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• Valuable experience within a specialist SEN school.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

• An excellent stepping stone towards a career in teaching.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

📍 Job Details

Job Title: Sports Graduate / Learning Support Assistant
Location: Manchester
School Setting: Specialist SEN School
Contract: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, school hours
Start Date: Immediate / To be confirmed
Pay: £95 - £120 per day.

🚀 Ready to Kick-Start Your Career in Education?

If you're a Sports Graduate or Sports Coach looking for an opportunity to make a difference, develop your skills and gain valuable experience in a school environment, we'd love to hear from you!

You don't need to be an experienced teacher to have a positive impact. Your enthusiasm, energy and ability to inspire young people could be exactly what this school is looking for.

Apply today through Engage Education and take the first step towards a rewarding career in SEN education!

Bring your passion for sport. Inspire the next generation. Make every day count.