Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with PE Focus - Oaklands Primary School Oaklands 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 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    To be discussed at interview

  • Working week

    Working week Mon - Fri Hrs to be confirmed. Total hours per week: minimum 30 hrs Weekly minimum wage £158.40 Wages discussed at interview

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000139380

  • 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?

  • Progression to 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

Oaklands is an outward looking, aspirational one-form entry primary school in Hertfordshire. The school provides a caring, positive, challenging and stimulating curriculum that encourages all children to grow as individuals and to aspire to be the best that they can be. Our core values of kindness, honesty and respect underpin everything that we expect from our school community. We aim to inspire every child, regardless of any barriers to learning, to engage in the learning journey. We are highly inclusive in our approach (but are always looking for further ways to improve). We teach children to make brave decisions, self-regulate and to have high aspirations for their future impact on the world. Our knowledge and skill-rich curriculum is clearly sequenced and highly engaging. By teaching a broad and balanced curriculum we hope to equip pupils with the skills to be lifelong learners and influencers of positive change. We all know how quickly children grow up and at Oaklands we strive to ensure that their time with us is full of awe, wonder and inspiration, remembering that whilst it is our responsibility to prepare them for the future, they are still children today. Please take the time to explore our website, and get in touch if you have any questions. Tom Hassan Headteacher

Employer

Oaklands Primary School

Address

Oaklands Primary School

Great North Rd

Oaklands

AL6 0PX

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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 May 2023