PE Apprentice - Colnbrook School

Colnbrook School

Watford, WD19 7UY

Closes on Saturday 14 December

Posted on 6 November 2024

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Summary

Working in a school as a PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice your role will involve supporting the class teacher during lessons, assisting the teacher in maintaining a purposeful, supportive learning environment and assist with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities. Within this apprenticeship there will be additional training in PE.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Uplifts for relevant experience will be discussed at interview

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Working hours to be confirmed. Wage to be discussed at interview.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and equipment, providing guidance to pupils in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment
  • To assist with overseeing the work of small groups of students engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the PE coordinator/lead and under the supervision of the classroom teacher
  • Day-to-day support of lessons including preparing equipment, materials and teaching aids
  • Tidying and cleaning after use if required owing to relevant COVID situation
  • To support with efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times
  • To assist with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities
  • Supporting with classroom activities in the morning

Where appropriate for the above activities support staff with:

  • Preparation of equipment, materials and rooms: setting out of equipment, organising team kits and transport for fixtures and curriculum activities
  • Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience

Where you’ll work

Hayling Road

Watford

WD19 7UY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.

    • Your training plan

    • Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard (A level) 
    • Depending on area, you will be assigned a tutor and training will be blended - involving both virtual and face-to-face
    • Training will be weekly and, off-the-job training hours will be logged
    • You will be working with an E-portfolio (BUD System) and alongside your tutor you will be assigned a mentor from within your workplace
    • Following a successful Gateway meeting you will move forwards for an End Point Assessment - Upon successful completion of the EPA you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
    • Functional skills if required
    • Your tutor will visit for observations in the workplace

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths - English (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

    About this company

    We are a special school in Hertfordshire which caters for pupils with Learning Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders and Speech and Language Difficulties. Our pupils range vastly in their needs and we are dedicated to giving the very best education to the children that they deserve. Our team is amazing, caring and hard-working and this helps to achieve the very best for each child. We work in close collaboration with parents, families and other professionals to provide the very best opportunities for all.

    https://www.colnbrook.herts.sch.uk/Head-Teacher-s-Welcome/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Level 4 Sports coach in a school setting
    • Higher education pathway
    • Teaching assistant
    • Pathway into teaching

    Working in a sector that involves, initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships.

    Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

    Adam Baker

    vacancies@esfapprenticeships.co.uk

    01438 791068

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286067.

    Apply now

    Closes on Saturday 14 December

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

    Company’s application instructions

    Please visit: www.esfapprenticeships.co.uk Download application form and send it through to vacancies@esfapprenticeships.co.uk Educational and Sporting Futures Training - 01438 791068/ 07901 603292