PE Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship NEWPORT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

Newport Girls’ High School is seeking to appoint a full-time PE and School Sports Apprentice to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. This is a fantastic opportunity aimed at candidates who enjoy sports and education and would like to develop the skills needed for a career working with children and young people.

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Closing date: 17 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,984.00

    This is a term-time only apprenticeship (43.51 weeks per year): £6.40/hr x 30 hrs x 43.51 weeks = £8353.92

    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

    30 hours a week between 8.30am and 6pm, dependent upon coaching/matches (Term time only) Occasional evening working for events will be required, for which the Apprentice will be repaid by time in lieu. Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    16 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000244722

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Support the delivery of PE and school sport including taking / coaching groups of students
  • Help select/train teams
  • Run/assist with lunchtime/after school clubs
  • Assist with competitions and school games
  • Mentor groups of more able/less able
  • Assist with small group literacy/numeracy tasks if PE not timetabled
  • Help with assessments and inputting of data
  • Organise PE notice boards
  • Take charge of PE store cupboard
  • To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post

The training you will be getting

  • Working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours, alongside the 11 planned duties, to complete the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
  • Teaching Assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
  • The school will train the Apprentice in First Aid to help provide support during the school day as necessary
  • Every three weeks you will attend a day at the London Road Campus for day release, and the remainder of the week will be based in the workplace

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

On completion of this course, you can go into teaching or higher education. There could also be the possibility of a full-time job for the successful candidate on completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

NGHS is one of the country’s leading girls’ schools. We welcome girls from the town of Newport as well as further afield from Telford, Stafford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton and Wolverhampton. With a clear emphasis on success both inside and outside the classroom, our students achieve highly and make the most of opportunities to see the world and make life-lasting friendships. Visitors are assured a warm welcome and we hope that our website gives you a flavour of our ethos and success. Students achieve phenomenal results at NGHS. In August 2022, we were ranked 18th in the country by The Times. GCSE Students achieved, on average, +0.78 of a grade of progress more than expected in every subject. Our 2023 results were equally impressive with over 70% of A-level students getting A*-B grades and 82% of GCSE students getting grades 7-9 (A*/A). Owing to impressive, sustained year-on-year results, NGHS was given the title of Parent Power Sunday Times Secondary School of the West Midlands in 2020. In 2021, NGHS was named as one of the DFE's Flexible Working Ambassador Schools (FWAS) and has supported a number of Trusts and schools across the region in developing their flexible working practice. In November 2022, NGHS was graded outstanding in every category of the Ofsted inspection framework.

Employer

NEWPORT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

Address

WELLINGTON ROAD

NEWPORT

TF10 7HL

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Training

Training provider

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Jules Rhodes

julesr@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743 653 460

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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