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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE Focus - St James CE Primary School Redbourne Upper School and Community College

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 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 start-finish hours TBC. 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

    31 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    6 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071895

  • 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

St James' CE Primary School is a one-form entry school in Enfield closely linked to St James’ Church, this link enables our children to flourish and learn from Christian values which are so important to us. Our biggest asset without a doubt are our fantastic children who are friendly, happy and keen to learn. At St James’ we believe that all children should fulfil their potential and the dedicated staff team will always go the extra mile to enable this to happen. Being a small school we pride ourselves in knowing our children and their families well. We meet the needs of our children through our engaging curriculum, our pastoral care and spiritual guidance. We understand that all children are unique so we adapt our teaching and learning accordingly. We stand out from other mainstream schools as we use the skills of experts such as our resident Play Therapist and Music Therapist. Pupils have a strong voice within the school. Our Pupil Leadership team is integral to the running of our school; a democratic whole school election was held for the positions of chairperson and vice-chairperson. If you are considering St James’ as the school for your child or children please visit the 'our school' section of our website, where you can find all the relevant information about admissions. If you have general enquiries about the school, please contact the School Office. Marie Ditchman our School Business Manager will be able to assist you.

Employer

Redbourne Upper School and Community College

Address

Frederick Crescent

Enfield

EN3 7HH

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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 Oct 2022