Apprentice Teaching Assistant Sport
SIMPLY SPORT LTD
Washington (NE38 9EZ)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 March 2026
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Summary
Join us as an apprentice! Work with an experienced coach to learn PE lesson planning, delivery, and assessment in Nursery/Primary schools. Gain skills for independent teaching and extracurricular sports activities. Unleash your potential in education and sports!
- Wage
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£12,480 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm and Tuesday and Thursday, 12.30pm - 4.30pm.
30 during term time, rising to 40 in school holidays.
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Dive into our apprenticeship based in Rickleton Primary School, Washington, where our expert coaches deliver engaging PE sessions to all age groups throughout the week.
Get hands-on experience across the curriculum and extracurricular clubs. As you grow, you'll step into leadership roles, honing your skills and making a real impact alongside our supportive team!
Duties will include:
Assisting in Organising Events:
Help in planning and organising sports events within the school, such as inter-school competitions or sports days
Assessment Support:
Assist in assessing students' progress and performance during PE lessons, providing feedback to both students and teachers
Equipment Management:
Assist in maintaining and organising sports equipment, ensuring it's readily available and in good condition for lessons and activities
Student Engagement Initiatives:
Engage with students to promote participation in PE activities, encouraging enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards physical education
Professional Development:
Participate in training sessions and workshops alongside experienced coaches to further develop skills and knowledge in teaching and sports coaching
Where you'll work
Vigo Lane
Washington
NE38 9EZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IGNITE SPORT UK LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
- Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
- Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
- Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
- Adapt resources to support all learners.
- Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
- Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
- Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
- Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
- Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
- Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
- Apply methods of formative assessment.
- Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
- Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
- Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
- Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
- Provide feedback to learners.
Training schedule
- The apprentice will undertake training leading to a Teaching Assistant qualification upon completion of their apprenticeship
- Training will primarily occur on the job within a Washington school setting, with dedicated time allocated for coursework completion
- This format ensures practical, hands-on learning alongside experienced coaches while allowing flexibility for self-paced study
- Additionally, there may be opportunities for supplementary training sessions or workshops to further enhance skills and knowledge
More training information
- In addition to the Teaching Assistant qualification earned upon completion of the apprenticeship, the company is committed to furthering the apprentice's professional development by covering the costs of select governing body qualifications outside the apprenticeship framework
- These additional certifications will supplement the apprentice's skill set, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in their role and pursue career opportunities within the sports education sector
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About this employer
The overall aim of Simply Sport is to play an important role in supporting those involved in the delivery of sport therefore encouraging greater participation at all ages and abilities. With this in mind we have developed a team of coaches whose aim is to allow children the opportunity and freedom to participate, have fun, practice their skills and push back the barriers of what they believe can be achieved. Simply Sport is continually working to improve the quality of its coaching and delivery of sport throughout the North East by offering the highest quality coaching activities through the continuous development of all of our coaches.
After this apprenticeship
- Sports Coach
- Teaching Assistant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IGNITE SPORT UK LIMITED
Matt Stevenson
mattstevenson@simplysportltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024233.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)