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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE Focus - Petts Hill Primary School Petts Hill Primary School

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.

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

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Closing date: 30 Oct 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 Hrs 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: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    31 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071805

  • 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

Petts Hill Primary School is a small friendly inclusive community school that offers all children a happy and purposeful, motivating learning environment where they can develop a sense of belonging. All children in our culturally rich and diverse community are valued, respected and encouraged to achieve. We are committed to working with children, parents and the local community; we are committed to developing a highly skilled valued, motivated staff team who are able to adapt, adopt and innovate to provide the best possible education for all our children. Petts Hill Primary School is committed to support and encourage all children to be confident, active learners, equipped for the future, take pride in what they do and who achieve to their full potential. We believe in educating the whole child, accepting them for who they are and adapting the curriculum and provision to meet their needs both in school and in the environment they live. Petts Hill is committed to developing children who are resilient, self-confident, happy and healthy, enjoy learning and are educated to keep themselves safe. We promote respect for others and encourage children to take responsibility for their own actions and give children a voice. We teach and encourage children to be aware of the environment and grow to be responsible, caring global citizens. ‘We recognise that experiences differ substantially amongst individuals, between communities and across different localities. However what we all have in common is a desire to build a strong society where civility and courtesy are the norm, where people are at ease with change, and are committed to being good neighbours and active citizens. A society where opportunities for advancement are there for the taking and prosperity is more evenly distributed.’ Darra Singh, ‘Our shared future’. Aims: All staff that work at Petts Hill Primary School aim to promote and nurture children: To be independent learners Who value and respect others That take pride in what they do Who are self-confident, happy and love learning Who always work hard and strive to do their best Who respect others and take responsibility for their own actions To achieve these aims we will: Provide a caring, stimulating safe learning environment Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners Work in partnership with pupils, parents and the local community Value the children’s efforts and develop their self-esteem Develop a highly skilled, valued motivated staff

Employer

Petts Hill Primary School

Address

Newmarket Avenue

Middlesex

UB5 4HB

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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.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2022