PE & Sports Coach Assistant Apprentice

SIR ROBERT GEFFERYS SCHOOL

SALTASH (PL12 5EA)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

Sir Robert Gefferys School are seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic Sport Apprentice to support the school with PE and Sport and in class across the school. SRG aims to provide pupils with a safe, caring environment in which they can learn and develop purposefully.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Community activator coach (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, exact hours to be confirmed at interview stage.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic PE & Sports Coach Assistant to work across the school and assist the teacher.

Main duties for this role will include:

  • To work effectively with individual pupils and/or groups under the direction and supervision of the PE Coordinator and class teachers
  • To support with sport provision
  • To assist with improvement of staff development within the Physical Education and School Sport
  • Creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans
  • Assisting with the planning of learning activities on a regular basis
  • Monitoring pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately recording achievement/progress as directed
  • Providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
  • Promoting good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Administering routine tests, invigilating exams and undertaking routine marking of pupil’s work
  • Assist teachers with learning activities ensuring health and safety and good behaviour of pupils
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes
  • Establishing constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs
  • Promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encouraging pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities led by the teacher
  • Setting challenging and demanding expectations and promoting self-esteem and independence
  • Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher
  • Support the pupils, either individually or in groups, in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher or PE Coordinator to enable pupil’s progress towards their targets
  • Have an understanding of safeguarding and be willing to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure check
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop exemplary professional, creative and personal qualities expected of teaching assistants, including punctuality and reliability
  • The Sports Apprentice may be classed-based each morning but work across the school to support the teaching of PE during the afternoons

Where you'll work

SCHOOL ROAD
LANDRAKE
SALTASH
PL12 5EA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Training course

Community activator coach (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity for individuals and communities.
  • Encourage individuals' participation, motivation and to change their behaviour towards sport or physical activity.
  • Contribute to inclusive, safe and effective sessions.
  • Plan, follow, adapt, and deliver session plans, based on participant needs and feedback.
  • Use coaching styles for sport or physical activity sessions meeting the participants needs and motivations.
  • Promote the benefits of a lifelong activity habit.
  • Use techniques to build rapport with participants.
  • Carry out the tasks required before, during and after a community activity.
  • Support participants to overcome personal or societal barriers.
  • Manage individuals' behaviours within a group setting.
  • Work collaboratively with services and other community organisations to run events that make the best use resources.
  • Record and store data and information, in line with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Use suitable digital technology to deliver targeted messages to participant groups.
  • Adapt communication methods to meet the needs of participants and groups.
  • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within own scope of role and in line with organisational protocols.
  • Support equity, diversity and inclusion in line with legislation and organisational policies.
  • Support the mental health and wellbeing of self and participants.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, risk assessment procedures, guidelines and procedures.
  • Participate in personal and professional development.
  • Maintain professional boundaries within scope of own role.
  • Monitor and review the effectiveness of activity sessions.
  • Assist with the resolution of challenges and problems.
  • Promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and physical activity for individuals and communities.
  • Encourage individuals' participation, motivation and to change their behaviour towards sport or physical activity.
  • Contribute to inclusive, safe and effective sessions.
  • Plan, follow, adapt, and deliver session plans, based on participant needs and feedback.
  • Use coaching styles for sport or physical activity sessions meeting the participants needs and motivations.
  • Promote the benefits of a lifelong activity habit.
  • Use techniques to build rapport with participants.
  • Carry out the tasks required before, during and after a community activity.
  • Support participants to overcome personal or societal barriers.
  • Manage individuals' behaviours within a group setting.
  • Work collaboratively with services and other community organisations to run events that make the best use resources.
  • Record and store data and information, in line with legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Use suitable digital technology to deliver targeted messages to participant groups.
  • Adapt communication methods to meet the needs of participants and groups.
  • Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns within own scope of role and in line with organisational protocols.
  • Support equity, diversity and inclusion in line with legislation and organisational policies.
  • Support the mental health and wellbeing of self and participants.
  • Comply with health and safety legislation, regulations, risk assessment procedures, guidelines and procedures.
  • Participate in personal and professional development.
  • Maintain professional boundaries within scope of own role.
  • Monitor and review the effectiveness of activity sessions.
  • Assist with the resolution of challenges and problems.

Training schedule

On Level 2 Community Activator Coach standard, you will work towards the following:

  • Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
  • Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out
  • Training will take place one day a month with Argyle Community Trust at The Foulston Park Community Hub
  • Apprenticeship standard Community Activator Coach
  • Training provider - Plymouth Argyle Community Trust

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
  • Maths (grade 4-9 (A-C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

At Sir Robert Geffery’s, our aim is to provide a living, caring Christian school environment in which individual child can thrive in their own way, develop a passion for learning and a sense of excitement in their own achievement and that of others. Our Sir Robert Geffery’s School Values are: Creation, Forgiveness, Trust, Love, Peace, Thankfulness, Service and Friendship Children learn to live the values out through their everyday words, actions and prayers. They also enjoy singing about our school values through our SRG song. At SRG we are proud to provide our children and staff with: Christian values and beliefs that are expressed through a loving, caring and safe environment. The ability to think critically, the courage to question injustice, and a will-ingness to take the lead, and to look out for others. A family atmosphere that encourages a sense of belonging and results in the whole school working as a team. A nurturing environment that supports the growth of both self-confidence and self-esteem. Broad and balanced experiences that prepare for 21st century sustainable living. A sense of pride in the school and many opportunities to celebrate effort, success and achievement. The promotion of respect for oneself, others and the environment. An ability to strive for excellence. A lasting love, enthusiasm and zest for learning through experiencing an exciting curriculum. Opportunities that encourage independence, cooperation, self-discipline and an active global perspective.

https://www.sir-robert-gefferys.cornwall.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate
  • There will also be support given if the successful candidate wants to progress into university or gain a full-time school role after completing the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Thaila Morse

thaila.morse@pafc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018411.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)