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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE Focus - Broadfields The Grange Academy

As a Teaching Assistant with PE, the role will focus on promoting health & wellbeing across the school & supporting the teacher to deliver Physical Education. If you would like to inspire others to be physically active this is the role for you. For the right person, there is a potential pathway within school sport.

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Closing date: 30 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    To be discussed at interview

    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

    Working week Mon - Fri Hours to be confirmed. Total hours per week: minimum 30 hrs Weekly minimum wage £144.30 Wages discussed at interview • Expected duration 14 months • Possible start date 01 Sep 2022 • Advanced Level Apprenticeship

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071291

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Gain invaluable insight and experience of working within a school setting. Developing the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours to support the teacher and inspire young people to learn.
  • Be a role model for Healthy Active Lifestyles and support the delivery of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Health and Well-being and School Sport.
  • Extend opportunities for all pupils to participate in extra – curricular activities. Deliver active lunchtimes and support after school and community sport.
  • Support with administrative tasks associated with sports teams, events and competitions.
  • Assist the Teacher in the classroom to support pupil progress and enhance the learning experience of children.
  • Support the efficient organisation of storage areas, teaching aids and equipment.
  • Working as part of the school team be a role model for learning, PE and School Sport.

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

Training is provided through a blended programme of practical activity, group training and virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals. 

Training Topics include:

-       Understanding how children learn and develop.

-       Using Technology to support learning.

-       Working with teachers to understand and support assessment.

-       Keeping Children safe in education.

-       Planning and leading high quality Physical Activity.

 

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification will be achieved

Additional qualifications include:

Safeguarding Level 1.
Prevent duty.
Working towards Level 2 Functional Skills (where appropriate).
Opportunities to gain additional coaching qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Level 4 Sports Coach in a school setting.

Higher Education pathway.

Teaching Assistant within a school setting.

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, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

You would be working with an Ofsted - OUTSTANDING ( Sept 2021) and National Award-Winning Training Provider.

About the employer

On behalf of the staff I would like to welcome you and your family to our school. Our work as teachers begins by building upon the numerous skills you have fostered in your child at home. It is our aim to develop a successful partnership with you in the academic, social and moral education of your child. The school offers a wide range of experiences based on a sound and progressive curriculum and we hope that the benefits of this school are made clear in this website. We are determined to achieve our school aim which is … At Broadfields, we provide a foundation for life in a happy, high achieving school, where all individuals have high expectations of themselves, respect each other and fulfil their true potential. We are a school to which whole school community, children, staff, parents and governors are proud to belong. Simply, we hope that both the children of this school and their parents will come to regard the years spent here to have been enjoyable, valuable, purposeful and productive. One of the most positive features of Broadfields are the excellent relationships which exist between all the sections making up the school community, the children, the staff, the parents and the governors. The purpose of this website is to inform you about Broadfields. We hope you will find the information helpful. However, it is impossible to convey the friendly, caring atmosphere of the school or the commitment and enthusiasm of the staff. The only way is to see for yourself. Do not hesitate to make an appointment to look round the school. You will be welcome.

Employer

The Grange Academy

Address

Roseberry Drive

Edgware

HA8 8JP

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Training

Training provider

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Contact

Adam Baker

vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk

01438 791068

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please visit: www.sportingfuturestraining.co.uk Download application form and send it through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk Any queries contact: Sporting Futures Training - 01438 791068/ 07901 603292

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

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Dec 2022