PE Apprentice - Cooks Spinney Primary Academy & Nursery – Find an apprenticeship

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

Thursday 6 February

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

Cooks Spinney,

Harlow

Essex

CM20 3BW

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.
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

Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery was formed on 1st December 2013 for children aged 3 to 11. We are part of BMAT, a cooperative trust of schools based in the South-East of England. Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery is a safe, happy and caring school with a singular vision - There are no limits to our learning. We set the highest expectations for all pupils regardless of factors such as gender or ethnicity. From Nursery through to Year 6, every opportunity is taken to extend the curriculum beyond the statutory requirements and push our pupils' learning to ever-increasing heights. We welcome you to join us on our journey to the stars. Thank you for reading, Kind regards, Staff, Pupils and Governors of Cooks Spinney Primary Academy & Nursery

https://www.cooksspinneyacademy.org/148/welcome-to-our-school (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 VAC1000291467.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 14 January)

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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

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