Level 3 Classroom Teaching Assistant Apprentice with a PE focus- Gilbert Inglefield Academy Gilbert Inglefield 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 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    Uplifts for relevant experience will be discussed at interview

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed. Total hours per week: minimum 30.00. Weekly minimum wage £158.40. Wages discussed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000127816

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Gain invaluable insight and experience of working within a school setting
  • Developing 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?

  • 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, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths - English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting. It is an invaluable learning opportunity and is also a role that could be invaluable for an existing member of staff who wishes to extend their personal continued professional development.

About the employer

Welcome to the Gilbert Inglefield Academy; a happy thriving and successful school. Thank you for your interest in our school. I am proud to be the head teacher of this wonderful school and to lead a team of diligent, creative and nurturing staff, ready and willing to support your child to be the very best person they can be. Our motto is “believe, achieve and succeed.” That is our aim. To deliver a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum that motivates, stimulates and sustains achievement for all in our care. To deliver a curriculum with the child at the heart, in a community with a learning environment where your child is happy, feels secure and safe and where they achieve their potential.This website contains a great deal of information about the school, and I hope that it will also give you a sense of the school’s mission to work to the highest possible standard to ensure that your child is happy here.I look forward to meeting you very soon. Sarah Winter Head Teacher

Employer

Gilbert Inglefield Academy

Address

Vandyke Road

Leighton Buzzard

Bedfordshire

LU7 3FU

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Training

Training provider

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Contact

Adam Baker

vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk

01438 791046

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please visit: www.sportingfuturestraining.co.uk Two options 1.Download application form and send it through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk 2. Apply directly with an expression of interest form via the website 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 Jul 2023