Job Description

National minimum/living wage according to age

The Ian Robinson Sports Centre at Merchant Taylors' School is looking to appoint a Casual Holiday Club/Leisure Assistant.

As a Casual Holiday Club/Leisure Assistant, you will provide a range of sports at a local level and will assist in the delivery of high-quality children's sporting activities. You will be a positive role model, able to create a fun environment to motivate young people to participate in sport and physical activity.

We are seeking a casual working arrangement whereby the hours of work will be flexible. This role will be on a non-contractual basis. Hours of work cannot be guaranteed due to unknown service demand. The majority of work will take place during "Sporting Land" holiday programmes (i.e. during the school holidays) and through the sports-themed children's party service on a Saturday afternoon, although other opportunities may arise during evenings and weekends.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school website for more information about our thriving school, which offers an exceptionally rich curriculum and strong sense of community www.merchanttaylors.com

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The provision of a safe environment in which children and young people feel heard

Being aware of the indicators of abuse and neglect

Ensuring vigilance in recognising changes in behaviour or mood

Reporting safeguarding concerns in line with the School's Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy

Attending Safeguarding training and updates as requested by the School

The duties of this role meet the definition of regulated activity relevant to children and an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list is appropriate.

School Safeguarding Statement

The 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 safeguarding checks 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 profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

For further details and to apply, please visit www.merchanttaylors.com/join-our-team/support-staff-vacancies

Candidates should submit an application form via email to recruitment@merchanttaylors.com or alternatively post to Human Resources Department, Merchant Taylors' School, Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 0QP.

Closing date: Friday 31st October 2025 at midday.

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Benefits:

Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person