Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Are you passionate about sport and supporting young people? Join Oasis Academy Broadoak as a Sports Teaching Assistant Apprentice and play a vital role in promoting physical activity and supporting classroom learning. You’ll deliver high-quality sports coaching during and outside of school hours, while also working alongside teaching staff to support the academic and personal development of pupils.

Working week 

Monday to Friday (working pattern to be confirmed during interview)

35 hours per week total

Wage 

£8.58 per hour 

Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months

Qualification 

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Sports Pathway

Duration: 16 Months 

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities 

As a Teaching Assistant (Sports Pathway), you will:

• Deliver and support engaging PE sessions before, during, and after school.


• Support teaching staff in the delivery of lessons across the curriculum.


• Promote and encourage physical activity, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.


• Assist pupils in developing social, emotional, and academic skills.


• Work with individuals, small groups, or whole classes as directed.


• Supervise classroom activities and help students who require additional support.


• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and reviews as required.


• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.


• Champion positive behaviour in line with school policies.


• Contribute to the inclusive ethos of the academy.


• Actively participate in personal development and training opportunities.


• To check and organise PE equipment.


• To attend competitions, this will be out of school hours Monday-Friday which will be calculated within the working hours.


• To work closely with the PE lead.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to adapt teaching support to individual pupil needs.


• Clear communicator who explains tasks simply and encourages independence.


• Understand and implement behaviour management strategies.


• A proactive team player who can follow direction and use initiative.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children and sport.


• Professional, reliable, punctual, and well-organised.


• Keen to learn and committed to personal and professional growth.


• Previous experience working with children is a plus, but not essential.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent

About the employer

Being part of the Oasis family of Academies, the overarching vision of our Academy is to provide 'Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community'. We want to ensure that all of our young people, whatever their starting points or background, get the education they deserve - and they deserve nothing less than exceptional.

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