Youth Workers and Sports Coaches Needed for Daily Cover for Barnet Sec

Job description

Must hold Enhanced DBS on the update service.

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Youth Workers and Sports Coaches to provide daily cover support in secondary schools across North London. You will work with students during break/lunch periods, lead activities, supervise groups, support behaviour management, and assist with sports sessions as required.

Key Responsibilities

Youth Workers

Build strong, positive relationships with students

Support student engagement and behaviour management

Facilitate personal development activities

Assist with one-to-one and small group support

Sports Coaches

Lead and deliver engaging sports sessions

Promote physical activity and teamwork

Support informal play, games, and school competitions

Help maintain a safe play environment

Person Specification

• Experience working with young people (school, youth clubs, coaching)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident supervising large groups
• Professional and proactive attitude
• DBS Enhanced check (or willing to obtain)
• Relevant qualifications (coaching award / youth work qualification) desirable but not essential

Essential Requirements

Right to work in the UK
DBS Enhanced Certificate (or willingness to apply)
Availability for daily school cover

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

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