Student Enrichment and Sports Assistant


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£30,006 - £31,720
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, E6 6ER
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

About Us:Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

Job PurposeThe Student Enrichment & Sports Assistant will support the co-ordinator to develop, supervise and organise a broad and varied programme of student focused engagement and extra-curricular enrichment & sport activities which support and enhance the student’s college experience. They will help create and deliver a cross-college enrichment and sports offer that helps develop students’ independence and personal, social and employability skills. Encouraging students to develop healthy and active lifestyles to help improve their wellbeing. They will perform to high standards of professionalism that enforces the safety and confidentiality of student concerns and secures the programmes offered to students are a beacon of success and excellence in nurturing and facilitating progression of every student to reach their full potential.

Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDeliver a broad and varied programme of enrichment and sports initiatives. Inspire students to fully engage in enrichment programmes by delivering relevant, contemporary content which enables students to develop a broad range of skills, essential for their own personal and professional development. Support the training and development of the sports teams and attend competitions as necessary.To support the running of the college gyms including completing inductions for both staff and students.Help design and publish materials and website information to promote student enrichment and sports. Support freshers fair and other outreach programmes that enhance the student experience and showcases the enrichment and sports academy offer.Liaise closely with the Head of Tutorials, curriculum, support teams and students to collate up to date and current feedback to shape and drive the enrichment offer. Deliver sessions, activities and trips, including following all procedures and completing appropriate paperwork, including risk assessments etc. Ensure resources and published materials are relevant and up to date on the websites, VLE and noticeboards. Ensure that participation registers are maintained and updated to ensure data required by the College as well as external organisations such as Sport England is readily available. Contribute to a review and evaluation of the areas Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).

GeneralTo be aware of the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role with the College. Actively promote and implement the College’s Safeguarding PolicyTo be involved in college staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures within the schoolTo adhere to the College's Single Equality Scheme with respect to staff and students and champion inclusion in all practicesTo comply with and implement the College’s Health and Safety policyTo undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable AdultsIn line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.Equality, Diversity and InclusionThe College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.Recruitment ProcessThe email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College’s policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

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