Sports Assistant (Prep School)

Collegiate Prep School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Bristol is seeking enthusiastic Sports Assistants to join its Prep School. The role involves supporting PE and Sports departments for children ages 3–11 and assisting during competitions in the Senior School (ages 11-18). The position offers opportunities for personal development, coaching qualifications, and engaging work across several departments. Competitive salary and accommodation provided.

Benefits

Free accommodation on site

Free school lunches

Access to Fitness Suite and sports facilities

Support towards coaching qualifications

Staff sports kit provided

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed individual looking to support PE and Sports departments.
• Experience or interest in sports coaching is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PE and Sports departments at the Prep School.
• Support Games at the Senior School.
• Join residential trips to provide support and supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Problem-solving

Coaching skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for two enthusiastic and committed Sports Assistants to join our popular and high-achieving Prep School.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Tuesday 1st September 2026 and will conclude at the end of the Summer Term, Friday 2nd July 2027.

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

Salary and benefits

• Salary of £17,688 for the current academic year (next year’s 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
• Support with applications to jobs beyond Collegiate
• A lively, busy and fun sporting environment

How to apply

To download an application form and apply for this position, please click on the 'apply' button below. Within the supporting statement of your application please explain why you would wish to join Collegiate, what experience you have to date and what level of sports coaching you can offer (especially in regards to the main school sports). Please also include any interest or experience of other school co-curricular activities.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 6th January 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 19th January 2026