Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship  - St Michaels C of E Academy

About the employer:

The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust is on an aspirational journey to achieve educational excellence for all. The Trust seeks to build a better future for all within our academies who in turn will positively impact their communities. People within the Trust work as part of the broader Trust family, benefitting from peer support and wide opportunities for personal development.

Overview of role:

The Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Sports Teaching Assistant
who is committed to supporting St Michaels to educational excellence and further developing the distinctive Christian character of educational provision and the school community.

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 4pm) (Friday: 8.30am to 3.15pm), 32.5 hours per week


• Term-time only (39 weeks per year)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: Hazel Grove, Bedworth, CV19 9DA, Mitchell Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9DA
  

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification 


• Duration of course: 16 months


• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)


• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside placement at school.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support PE teacher to ensure safety in all sports activities


• Set up, maintain, clean, and store equipment and facilities


• Prepare and clean kits; manage stock, first aid supplies, and orders


• Arrange sports fixtures, transport, and administer sportswear


• Assist in lessons, demonstrate techniques, and act as coach/referee/scorer


• Provide clerical support: record-keeping, payments, displays, photocopying


• Supervise and support pupils during lessons, activities, and trips


• Encourage inclusion, manage behavior, and promote self-esteem


• Monitor and report pupil progress and behavior to teachers


• Assist in planning and running events and inter-school competitions


• Follow safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection policies


• Engage in ongoing professional development and performance review


• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, community, and trust partners


• We will provide a full list of responsibilities during the screening process!

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Committed to training, professional development, and applying learning in practice


• Experienced in supporting PE, using ICT in sport, and promoting a safe, inclusive environment


• Knowledge of safeguarding, school policies, and national frameworks (e.g. SEN, H&S, equality)


• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills; able to take initiative


• Upholds high standards, integrity, and supports the Christian ethos of the school


• Creates a positive, well-organized learning environment focused on pupil development and achievement
  

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential


• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

• Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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