Graduate Sports Assistant

Notting Hill Prep is seeking to appoint a Graduate Sports Assistant to join our popular co-educational school in the heart of Notting Hill. This role is ideally suited to a recent graduate considering a career in teaching and offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across Reception to Year 8. Sport is central to our curriculum and extensive extra-curricular programme. Every pupil is encouraged to participate fully, regardless of ability. The successful candidate will support PE lessons and sporting activities, working closely with our PE and coaching staff across the school. Key responsibilities Assist the PE and coaching staff in delivering the curriculum and extra-curricular sports Support pupils across Reception to Year 8 Contribute to training sessions, fixtures, and competitions Umpire, coach, and support multiple sports as required Engage fully in school life and uphold the school’s values Person specification Essential: A recent graduate or a graduate considering a career in teaching Coaching or playing experience in two or more of the following sports: Netball, hockey, cricket, football, rugby Willingness to gain experience across all core sports Professional personal presentation and a friendly, approachable manner Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Desirable: Strong expertise in one sport with a willingness to support others Experience or qualifications in swimming Safeguarding This role involves regular contact with children and constitutes regulated activity. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Applicants must therefore declare all convictions and cautions, including those which are spent, unless protected under DBS filtering rules. Salary and benefits Competitive salary, dependent on experie