Sports Assistant

Sports Assistant Fixed Term September 2026 - August 2027

Actual Salary: £24,200

Working arrangements: Full time, 40 hrs per week (08:30am and 5:00pm, with a 30 minute unpaid break) with flexibility to work beyond 5:00pm to support fixtures.

Working a total of 41 weeks per year (35 term time weeks including INSET days, plus 6 additional weeks to support with holiday club).

The Role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident Sports Assistant keen to support children in their physical education. Under the direction of the Head of PE, Sports & Physical Wellbeing, you will provide support to the Sports and PE Department in the delivery of all aspects of the PE and games curriculum including assisting with lessons; clubs; practices and fixtures for Year 1 to 9 pupils.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sports and sports coaching, looking to gain relevant experience either prior to, or post completing higher education. The post would be particularly appropriate for a candidate who is contemplating a career in an education setting or as a sports coach.

Person Specification:

Essential:

• An enthusiasm for sports and sporting activities, with an interest in sports coaching
• Able to demonstrate a nurturing, encouraging and motivational approach to learning
• Experience of working with children (even in a voluntary capacity) with a good understanding of the importance of safeguarding
• Possess excellent communication skills with an ability to establish rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues
• A flexible and supportive team member
• In possession of a valid Paediatric First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain via the School
• Good ICT skills
• A willingness to support and engage in the whole life of the School

Desirable:

• Possess a sports / sports coaching related qualification or be working towards one
• Confident to run PE / Sports lessons under the direction of the Head of PE, Sports & Physical Education (to a pre-planned lesson)

Key Duties:

• To work under the direction of the Head of PE, Sports & Physical Wellbeing and follow their instruction in relation to assisting with the planning and delivery of games lessons and creating an engaging and positive sports environment.
• To assist with lunchtime activities and accompany teaching staff on sports related trips and off-site fixtures, trips and activities.
• To carry out administrative tasks including updating records and inputting data, photocopying and writing match reports.
• To check and organise sports equipment and ensures the sports hall and outdoor areas are kept safe and tidy at all times.
• Ensure the positive behaviour of pupils at all times, promote the good name of the school and act as a role model, setting high expectations in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• To establish and promote positive productive relationships with pupils and promote the inclusion of all pupils.
• To support the health, safety and welfare of the pupils in accordance with agreed school policies and procedures including the administration of medicines, providing first aid and supporting personal self-care reporting serious incidents to the School Medical Officer.
• To support with the Aftercare and Holiday Club provisions as directed and school events when required (the holiday club element will fall during schools at mutually agreed times, fulfilling the 6 weeks element of the role)

In return we offer:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme.
• Life insurance (death in service) benefit (4 x annual salary).
• Free parking.
• Free lunch options for all staff all year round (including when working during school holidays).
• Up to 50% Staff Fee Discount for staff children attending the school.
• Staff benefits platform offering retail discounts, and salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work, Home & Tech and gym.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including counselling service.
• Free will writing service, plus bereavement and probate assistance.
• Long service and big birthday recognition.
• Professional development opportunities including supportive CPD Policy.

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026 (10:00am)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend early applications to avoid disappointment

Interviews to take place as soon as possible after closing date

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding Statement

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends. Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check. In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.

We recommend you read our Child Protection Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Selection and Disclosure Policy Procedure as part of your application.