Level 2 Community Activator PE Apprentice - Potten End CE Primary School Potten End CE Primary School

What you will do in your working day

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and equipment, providing guidance to pupils in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment
• To assist with overseeing the work of small groups of students engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the PE coordinator / lead and under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Day-to-day support of lessons including preparing equipment, materials and teaching aids
• To support with efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times
• To assist with the delivery of extra curriculum / lunchtime activities
• Supporting with classroom activities in the morning

Where appropriate for the above activities support staff with:

• Preparation of equipment, materials and rooms: setting out of equipment, organising team kits and transport for fixtures and curriculum activities
• Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience

The training you will be getting

• Level 2 Community Activator- Apprenticeship Standard (GCSE equivalent) qualification
• Depending on area, you will be assigned a tutor and training will be blended - involving both virtual and face to face
• Training will be weekly and off the job training hours will be logged
• You will be working with an E-portfolio (BUD System) and alongside your tutor you will be assigned a mentor from within your workplace
• Following a successful Gateway meeting you will move forwards for an End Point Assessment - Upon successful completion of the EPA you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Functional Skills in maths and English if required
• Your tutor will visit for observations in the workplace

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant (With a PE focus) 
• Level 4 Sports coach in a school setting
• Higher education pathway
• Teaching Assistant
• 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.