Sports and School Support Assistant (Gap Year Opportunity)

Summary

We are seeking a Sports & School Support Assistant to join our team on a term-time, full-time basis, supporting pupils and staff across the school.

Detail

Sports & School Support Assistant (Gap Year Opportunity)

37.5 hours per week term time only

Working hours Monday – Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break)

Actual salary £19,350.98 (FTE £24,784.50)

Required 2 September 2026 until 8 July 2027

Are you enthusiastic about sport and eager to gain hands-on experience in an educational setting? We are seeking a Sports & School Support Assistant to join our team on a term-time, full-time basis, supporting pupils and staff across the school.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a gap year student or someone considering a future in education, coaching, or working with children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support PE and games lessons across various sports
• Assist with weekly swimming sessions (Pool Responder training provided)
• Help facilitate extracurricular sports clubs and fixtures
• Provide general support to teachers and pupils across the school

About You:

• Passionate about sport and working with young people
• Willing to complete Pool Responder training (funded by the school)
• Coaching experience or qualifications in sports such as netball, football, cricket, hockey, or tennis are advantageous but not essential
• Energetic, proactive, and eager to learn

In Return, We Offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• A supportive and vibrant independent day school environment, easily accessible from central and outer London
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme and free life assurance
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a dynamic school community

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website https://www.stormontschool.org/vacancies/

School reserves the right to close the vacancy early should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, therefore please submit your application without delay.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No: 311065

Documents

• GAP STUDENT - JD - Stormont 2026-2027 PDF Document