Full Time - Term Time Only

Fixed Term from September 2026

We are currently looking to appoint a Sports Assistant to assist with teaching a variety of sports to pupils and to provide support in the classroom where required. This is a developmental role and would be suited to a school leaver or university graduate interested in gaining experience in the education sector. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the School's extensive sports and activities programme and experience in coaching and/or a background in sport would be beneficial.

This role will be for one academic year on a fixed term basis (from September 2026 until early July 2027). The role-holder will be required to work for 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time only. The role-holder will also be required to cover some break, lunch and after school duties during the week, for which there is a rota and reasonable notice is given. Assisting with some School swimming is a part of this role and the successful candidate must be willing to complete NPLQ Lifeguard training with the School, or hold an existing NPLQ qualification.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Sport

• Assist with the teaching of sport and the provision of PE, Swimming and Games for all pupils.
• Assist with School sports fixtures and departmental administration.
• Assist the sports department with the recording and reporting of the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
• Provide general support to the Head of Sport and work cooperatively with other members of the team.

Classroom Assistance

• Provide general support to Class Teachers during lessons.
• Assist Class Teachers to produce displays of pupil work within the classrooms and other areas of the School.
• Provide supervision of classes in the absence of the Class Teacher.
• Carry out ad-hoc administration to support the Class Teacher where required.

General

• Attend INSET training and staff meetings as required.
• Support with promotion of the School by attending and assisting with School events where possible.
• Carry out lunch, break time and after school supervisory duties, as required.
• Participate in and assist with the organisation of Activities Week.
• Administer First Aid where required.
• Positively engage with the School’s policies and procedures.
• Raise child protection issues, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people with whom you come into contact in accordance with the School Behaviour Policy.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as instructed by the Head of Sport and the Headmaster, and commensurate with the role.
• Support with internal and external visits for pupils throughout the academic year.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

Ripley Court 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 (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profiles, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Ripley Court School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.