Job Description

Sports Assistant/Teaching Assistant

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Boys' Games / PE Assistant/Teaching Assistant.

This post is suitable for someone skilled in two or more of our key sports (cricket, football, and rugby) and keen to share these skills with the pupils of Thetford Grammar School.

This post would suit someone considering a career in teaching, although that is not a prerequisite of the job, and there may be the opportunity for the successful applicant to be involved in supporting the teaching of examination PE.

The main roles will be:

To assist the department in teaching the PE and Games programmes. To help run the extra-curricular sports programme. To coach school teams in all of the major boys' sports through ages 3 -19 years - cricket, football, and rugby. To help with operation and admin of the department.

To assist in a Teaching Assistant capacity giving support to pupils through all phases of the school and in the Learning Support department

The Candidate: An individual with an interest in a career in teaching or coaching. A keen sportsperson, knowledgeable in at least two of our key sports e.g. cricket, football, and rugby. Someone with the desire to coach and referee/umpire. Someone who possesses great energy, enthusiasm and dedication to sport and the wider school.

Terms and Conditions: Training and support provided. Full time, term time only.; the possibility of assisting on school trips.

Salary dependent on experience.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Thetford Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 10.00-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thetford IP24 3AF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/12/2025
Reference ID: Sports/TA25112025
Expected start date: 01/05/2026