Physical Activity & Wellbeing Leader (HLTA)

White House Farm, Norwich, NR7 8DN

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 October 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,424-£26,967 pa

Physical Activity & Wellbeing Leader (HLTA) job summary

• Salary – Point 12–17, £24,424-£26,967 pa (inc an allowance for hol pay) £29,542-£32,046 FTE
• Fixed Term until 31 August 2027
• Part Time
• 36.5 hours per week
• Term Time only
• Required ASAP

White House Farm Primary School is a growing, ambitious and inclusive primary school in Sprowston, Norwich. Our modern building and extensive grounds, including two playgrounds and a large games field, provide fantastic opportunities for sport, physical activity and outdoor learning. We want every child to flourish. Our curriculum and wider opportunities are underpinned by our values of Respect, Resilience and Reflection, helping children develop confidence, teamwork, perseverance and a lifelong love of learning.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physical Activity & Wellbeing Leader (HLTA) to become a visible champion for sport and physical activity across our school.

You will:

• Deliver engaging PE across EYFS, KS1 and KS2;
• Lead active breaktimes and lunchtimes;
• Run a varied programme of after-school clubs Monday–Thursday;
• Support or lead our swimming provision;
• Increase participation in competitions, festivals and sporting events; coordinate Sports Day and other whole-school activities; build links with local clubs, schools and sporting organisations; 
• Support colleagues in developing PE provision; and ensure that children of all abilities, including those with SEND or who may be less confident, can participate successfully.

We want someone who understands that great school sport is not just about children who already excel. You will actively encourage those who may be reluctant, anxious or less confident and help them discover activities in which they can succeed.

About You

You will be:

• Passionate about physical activity, sport and children's wellbeing;
• Positive, approachable and able to build excellent relationships;
• Confident managing groups of primary-aged children;
• Inclusive and committed to removing barriers to participation;
• Organised, energetic and proactive; and
• Keen to develop professionally and contribute to wider school life.
• Experience of working with primary-aged children and a good understanding of PE and physical activity are essential.
• Coaching, swimming or First Aid qualifications are desirable, although we are happy to support the right candidate to undertake relevant additional training.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to shape a role and make a genuine impact across the whole school.

You will join a supportive and ambitious team, have the freedom to develop exciting sporting opportunities for our children and receive support to develop your own professional expertise and qualifications.

How to apply

A job description is available from ‘Attachments’.

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our Trust’s website to be apply via our online application form.

Strong candidates may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date:   2 October 2026

Interview date:   w/c  5 October 2026

White House Farm Primary School and Sapientia Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and appropriate pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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 White House Farm

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: White House Farm website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-house-farm

At White House Farm Primary School, we believe that it is our obligation to ensure that all children at our school are given the opportunity to flourish – not only to be happy, but to fulfil their potential. At our school, we ensure that all children are known, valued, and supported to do their best in a welcoming and supportive environment, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, or ability.

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