Multi Sports Assistant School Holidays only

John Ray Infant School, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  30 March 2026

• Closing date

  21 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 Hourly

Multi Sports Assistant School Holidays only job summary

We are seeking a responsible, enthusiastic, and energetic Multi-Sports Assistant to support the delivery of a fun and engaging multi-sports programme for children during the school holidays. The successful candidate will help supervise participants, assist in the setup and running of activities, and promote a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all children.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise children throughout the day, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.

• Assist the lead coach/programme coordinator in setting up, running, and packing away sports activities.
• Encourage children to participate actively and enjoy a variety of sports and games.
• Promote and model good sportsmanship, sharing, and positive teamwork among the children.
• Follow and uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• Support with behaviour management in a calm and positive manner.
• Report any incidents, concerns, or injuries to the appropriate staff member promptly.
• Help maintain a clean, organised, and safe environment for all participants.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About John Ray Infant School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Ray Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-ray-infant-school-braintree

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