Youth Workers and Sports Coaches, Rochdale

Job description

Sports Coaches & Youth Workers Wanted - Teaching Assistants

Pupil Referral Service | Rochdale | Key Stages 3 & 4 and Year 11

Have you worked in sports coaching, football, fitness, youth work or mentoring? Want to use your skills to make a genuine difference to young people who need a different approach to education?

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, resilient and committed individuals to work as Teaching Assistants across specialist pupil referral provision in Rochdale, supporting secondary-aged pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, including Year 11.

This is an excellent opportunity for people with experience in sport, coaching, youth work, mentoring or community-based roles who want to use their practical skills to help young people overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their potential.

Many pupils in pupil referral settings have experienced challenges in mainstream education and may need additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and relationships. We're looking for positive role models who can build trust, maintain clear boundaries and help young people make better choices.

The Role

Support secondary-aged pupils, particularly across Key Stages 3 and 4 and Year 11, to engage with learning and make progress.

Use your background in sports coaching, fitness, football, youth work or mentoring to build positive relationships and encourage participation.

Support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, behavioural challenges and other additional needs.

Help maintain a calm, structured learning environment through clear expectations, consistency and positive reinforcement.

Work one-to-one and in small groups to support learning, personal development and emotional regulation.

Encourage pupils to develop resilience, teamwork, accountability, communication and confidence.

Act as a positive role model, helping pupils recognise their strengths and make positive decisions about their education and future.

Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent support across the provision.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We're keen to hear from people who understand the importance of building relationships with teenagers and c...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rochdale

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English