Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Level 3 – Broad Heath Primary School 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join Broad Heath’s team. As a Sports Teaching Assistant.  As an Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship.

Key Details

Salary: £7.55 per hour

Working hours: Monday – Friday (Shifts TBC) 37 hours per week

Location:

Apprenticeship Details - 24 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

As an apprentice you will become an essential part in the learning environment for classroom teacher’s and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

As a Sports Teaching Assistant you will provide Teaching Assistant support within the school’s Sports facility, key Responsibilities include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality classroom support.


• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality PE/Sport sessions.


• Deliver bespoke interventions e.g. 1:1 support, SEN, small group work.


• Deliver extra-curricular supervisory sessions (e.g. Before and After School Care) and sports clubs, as required by the school.


• Work with a designated Sports Teacher to develop the appropriate skills, knowledge and behaviours required to be a proficient Sports Teaching Assistant.


• Commit to the completion of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, including the End Point Assessment (EPA) process.


• Commit to the completion of additional qualifications, e.g. Safeguarding, Prevent, COVID-19 awareness, E-Safety, First Aid, sports-specific qualifications, via attendance at education days/online sessions and complete your coaching qualification

• Follow all organisation’s procedures and policies, with specific reference to Safeguarding Children protocols.


• Undertake appropriate training related to your apprenticeship


• Ensure all tasks and records are maintained


• Work collaboratively with your apprenticeship mentor and training partner


• Manage own learning/study time effectively


• Enjoy the job and be willing to support any member of the team.

Essential skills:

• Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths


• Interested in teaching and sports

Desired skills:

• Work experience or volunteering

Personal qualities:

• Enthusiastic and hold a keen interest in the importance of Sports and developing the education of the younger generation.


• Self-motivated, reliable, resourceful, approachable and above all else have a great sense of humour. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is a must.


• A willingness to engage generally in the life of the school, including those activities that take place outside the classroom.

About the Employer

Our school motto is ‘To Give. To Gain. To Grow‘ – To be successful we want our children and staff to give their very best each day and embrace the opportunities they have at Broad Heath. We want our pupils to gain knowledge, skills, confidence, and happiness through our engaging and challenging curriculum. We also want our parents and visitors to gain a sense of our school community and the values that we uphold. Working together allows us to grow as Broad Heath and Coventry citizens, and prepares us for the rest of our lives. Please explore our website to find out more about our school and what makes it such a special place to be a part of.

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