LEVEL 3 PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Hare Street Community Primary School & Nursery
Hare Street Community Primary School & Nursery.

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 assisting with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities. Within this apprenticeship, there will be additional training in PE.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer’s website.

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Closing date: 20 Apr 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£9984 a year

Uplifts for relevant experience will be discussed at interview

Working week

Monday – Friday. Hours to be confirmed. Wage to be discussed at interview.

Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

Expected duration

14 Months

Possible start date

13 May 2024

Date posted

27 Mar 2024

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

Reference number

VAC1000240854

Positions

1 position available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Apprenticeship Standard (A level) 
• Depending on the area, you will be assigned a tutor and training will be blended – involving both virtual and face-to-face
• Training will be weekly, 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

What is the expected career progression 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.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent Maths – English (Grade 4) desirable

Things to consider

The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting.