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Sport Apprentice Cann Bridge School

Cann Bridge School is looking to recruit a PE Support Teaching Assistant to join their existing team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm exact hours to be confirmed at interview stage.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    30 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000060791

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Cann Bridge School is looking for an enthusiastic sport loving candidate to complete this qualification and to work with some of the most complex learners in Plymouth. You will engage with all ages at the school in sporting and classroom-based activity. You will need to be enthusiastic about sport and supporting others to participate in sport. This role will give you the opportunity to work with children and young people across a wide age range and a wide range of abilities and to learn, in depth, about the range of strategies to support the learning of pupils with learning disabilities.

Duties for this role will include:

  • Supporting class groups and individuals in a range of PE and sporting activities under the supervision/instruction of the class teacher
  • Helping to set up and tidy away after lessons
  • Work closely with students with severe learning difficulties 
  • Attend training as required

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

Over the roughly 14-month Community Activator Coach Level 2 apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:

Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Functional Skills in maths and English (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.

 Training will take place at Plymouth Argyle. 
 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion you will be fully ready to work as a PE/sport support teaching assistant in special schools or within community organisations who work with young people with disabilities and sport. This qualification will enable you to take your learning further with a teaching assistant qualification based on the experience you have gained.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 (A-C)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9 (A-C)) Desired

Things to consider

Desired skills Knowledge of a number of school-based sports Good communication skills, verbal and written Ability to think independently and act in response to changing situations Personal qualities Understanding of disability Friendly with a good sense of humour Adaptable

About the employer

Cann Bridge School caters for children with severe learning difficulties from three to nineteen years old.Cann Bridge School is a Local Authority maintained Special School in Plymouth and we are here to meet the needs of children and young people with complex learning needs. All the pupils have severe or profound learning difficulties and many also have additional needs such as Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, a physical disability or medical condition.

Employer

Cann Bridge School

Address

Cann Bridge School

Miller Way

Plymouth

PL6 8UN

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Training

Training provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Apprenticeship standard

Community activator coach

Level 2 (GCSE)

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