Sports Assistant - Prep School (residential work placement year)

Organisation: Collegiate School
Salary: £18,932 per academic year, paid in 11 monthly instalments, plus accommodation and lunch during term time.
Location: Collegiate School, Bristol
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 29 November 2026
Job Description: We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Sports Assistants to join our popular and high-achieving Prep School.

The role will include:

Assisting the PE and Sports departments at the Prep School (ages 3–11)

Providing assistance in academic and creative lessons

Joining residential trips, adding an extra layer of support and supervision

Administrative tasks in support of the sporting provision

Supporting Games at the Senior School (ages 11-18)

Supporting and officiating weekend fixtures at the Senior School with the major sports being rugby, netball, hockey and cricket.

Expert Mentorship and Development:

When helping at the Senior School, the successful candidates will work with and be supported by members of our Sports department. This includes our Head of Rugby, Olly Robinson (who has contributed to teams winning the European Challenge Cup, the Gallagher Premiership and the RFU Championship whilst playing for Bristol Bears, Cardiff Blues and Leicester Tigers), and Head of Netball, Ursula ‘Billy’ Pritchard (who played at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships, captained Wales in the 2007 World Cup and won the Super and Super League title with Team Bath).

In recent years Sports Assistants have developed their teamwork, resilience, confidence and problem-solving skills and subsequently gained employment as teachers and sports coaches, two of them at Collegiate School. Sports Assistants find the placement deeply rewarding.

Explore Opportunities Across Departments:

When time allows there is opportunity to spend time and learn about other departments within the school that may be of interest, for example Marketing. We would also be happy to provide time for Sports Assistants to complete coaching and/or officiating courses to support their future career ambitions.

Hours:

Sports Assistants work 40 hours across 6 days for all of term time (35 weeks). This work placement is offered from Wednesday 31st August 2027 and will conclude at the end of the Summer Term, Thursday 6th July 2028.

Collegiate is a day school so there are no evening or boarding duties associated with this role.

Salary and benefits:

Salary of £18,392 for the current academic year (next years’ salary TBC)

Free accommodation on site, with easy access to Bristol city centre

Free school lunches during term time

Free access to the Fitness Suite and sports facilities at evenings and weekends

Free Collegiate staff sports kit

Access to sports staff inset and teacher development inset during the school year

Support with working towards coaching qualifications and PGCE applications, this role would suit applicants looking to pursue a career in primary education

Support with applications to jobs beyond Collegiate

A lively, busy and fun sporting environment
How to apply: Please apply via TES: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/sports-assistant-prep-school-residential-work-placement-year-bristol-uk-2358105

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Sports Assistant - Prep School (residential work placement year)