Vacancy for School Sports Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 3, Point 2-3 

Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

This new exciting role has come about to support and help all young people across the partnership’s schools achieve their daily target of 60 active minutes.

The opportunity

• Would you like to join a developing Leisure facility with future opportunities, working with a passionate driven team that supports young peoples fitness?
• Working with the young is hugely rewarding and this role will involve the practical delivery of school sessions and competitions as well as administrative duties.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of delivering/participating in sport/physical activities.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Effective interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to use initiative when required.
• Experience of using email, processing and spreadsheet packages e.g. Word and Excel and Publisher.
• Ability to cope with conflicting demands, deadlines and interruptions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Awareness of child protection issues.
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Willingness to undertake training.

About Meridian Trust –

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

If you're up for the challenge...we would love to hear from you!

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 11th January 2026 (Midnight)

Interviews will be held week commencing; 19th January 2026

We reserve the right to close the applications early if a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.