A prestigious independent school, located in the leafy Borough of Richmond are seeking a dynamic individual to support as a Sports Assistant from January for one academic term.

The role would primarily involve working under the guidance or the PE and Sports Department assisting in the delivery of Sport related education across the school, however would also include some academic support, so a strong academics and a sports background are both essential.

The school is well reputed and enjoys a fantastic reputation, they have excellent facilities including a 35 acer sports ground. The experience gained in a role here would be a huge asset to anyone looking to build a career in the education and/or sports industry.

As the role includes both Supervising Breakfast Club and leading after school activates, so the hours are 07:30 – 16:45. The pay for the role goes from £105 – £115, and all payments are PAYE with no umbrella company deductions.

A typical day will involve:

• Supervising Breakfast Club/Early Birds
• Collect boys from bus stop and walk them to JD/SD
• Playground Duty
• Work under the guidance of the Head of Learning Support in the Senior Department or Deputy Head of Junior Department
• Work under the guidance of various departments (e.g. Games, Junior Department, Head of Learning Support or in the Administration of additional tasks)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Playground Duties
• Make sure the boys are safe If the games they are playing are too dangerous, stop them Supervise the Astro
• Keep an eye out for boys who are on their own If something appears to be wrong, take their name and report it to their form teacher
• If a boy is hurt, needs to see the nurse, take him to the nurse, and tell the nurse what happened
• Circulate around the school if there is a wet break, reminding boys to go to their form rooms

Sports Department

• Help out with Games when required
• Make sure the medical kit for each year is on the coach
• Check with the head of sports that all the correct kit is going to the games field
• Assist with coaching sessions

Learning Support Department

• Help mark score whole school assessments, which pupils sit in September
• Support pupils with reading, including use of the Toe by Toe programme

The school are looking to arrange virtual interviews ASAP so please apply with your full CV today.