Sports Assistant

One Year Fixed Term (September 2026 – August 2027)

Edgbaston, Birmingham

Actual Annual Salary: £24,200 per annum

Hours: 40 hrs per week (08:30 -17:00, with a 30-minute unpaid break) with flexibility to work beyond 17:00 to support with fixtures.

Working Weeks: 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.

Hallfield School is a flourishing co-educational independent day school (3 months –14 years) in the leafy and attractive outskirts of Edgbaston. We are proud of our excellent reputation for pupils’ academic success but are equally proud of sporting achievements and encourage all children to take part, learn new skills and have fun with the added positive social, health and confidence boosting benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a genuine passion about sports and sports coaching, looking to gain relevant experience either prior 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.

With a positive and flexible disposition and nurturing approach to supporting children’s learning, the successful candidate will be child focused, professional and approachable with a strong focus on team work and a willingness to get involved and support the wider school as required.

Safeguarding knowledge, the ability to follow instructions, and effective communication with both children and colleagues are all essential and will be assessed during interview.

The Person:

The key skills and qualities of the role are:

• Essential:

• An enthusiasm for sports, with an encouraging and motivational approach to learning
• Able to demonstrate a genuine passion for sports and sporting activities, with an interest in sports coaching
• Previous experience working with children (this may include volunteering)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish rapport with pupils, parents and colleagues
• A positive, 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

• Holds a valid sports / sports coaching qualification or be working towards one
• A relevant childcare related qualification would be advantageous but not essential

Staff benefits include:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school
• Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Gym Schemes available
• Long service recognition
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives including counselling services and on-site Mental Health Champions
• Professional development opportunities with supportive CPD policy
• Free lunch options for staff

Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026 (10:00am)

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

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.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies.

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.