Level 3 Sports Coach Apprentice

Sports Coach Apprentice – Elsley Primary School

Elsley Primary School, a vibrant and diverse educational community in Wembley, is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join us as a Sports Coach Apprentice.

Located close to the iconic Wembley Stadium, Elsley is a popular school known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong values, and commitment to helping children achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on high-quality learning, a strong moral ethos, and fostering respect, self-motivation, and cooperation in all pupils.

This apprenticeship is ideal for someone enthusiastic about sport, energetic, reliable, and passionate about supporting children’s physical development. If you’re eager to start a career in sports coaching within a friendly primary school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apprenticeship Summary

• Salary: £7.55 per hour


• Working Week: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm


• Hours: 30 hours per week


• Training: Online apprenticeship training supported by skilled tutors


• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Sports Pathway standard


• Location: Elsley Primary School, Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley, HA9 6HT

The Role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Sports Coach Apprentice to support the planning and delivery of high-quality PE and sports provision across the school.

You will work closely with teaching staff to deliver PE lessons, lunchtime games, and after-school sports clubs, helping children develop positive lifelong habits and a healthy lifestyle. This role provides practical experience in a supportive school environment, ideal for anyone wanting to begin a career in sports coaching or education.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will develop your understanding of the National Curriculum for PE, gain hands-on experience with coaching, and learn how to support physical activity programmes within a primary school setting.

You will gain experience in:

• PE lesson support and delivery


• Extracurricular and after-school sports clubs


• Lunch-time sports activities


• Setting up and maintaining equipment


• Promoting health, safety and welfare in school sport


• Supporting inclusive sports provision for all pupils


• Contributing to competitive sport opportunities


• Encouraging increased physical activity school-wide

Main Duties

• Support school staff in delivering high-quality PE and sport sessions.


• Help organise and deliver extracurricular and after-school sports clubs.


• Assist with setting up, taking down, and storing sports equipment.


• Promote safe practice and wellbeing within PE and school sports.


• Support equality, diversity, and inclusive participation in physical activity.


• Deliver high-quality sports coaching to help build positive lifelong fitness habits.


• Develop links with local schools to enhance competitive sports opportunities.


• Help increase overall physical activity levels throughout the school.


• Assist with staff development initiatives in PE and school sport.


• Follow safeguarding policies to help keep pupils safe.


• Support general day-to-day school duties when required.


• Contribute to the ethos, aims and values of Elsley Primary School.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be energetic, proactive, reliable, and passionate about sports and working with children.

You will be:

• A positive role model for pupils


• Enthusiastic, friendly, and approachable


• Energetic and self-motivated


• Flexible and reliable


• Able to engage and motivate children


• Committed to the belief that play and participation are as important as winning

You will also have:

• The ability to follow verbal and written instructions


• Good communication skills with children and colleagues


• Strong organisational skills


• Problem-solving ability and a practical, hands-on approach


• Some experience working with children (essential)


• A sports coaching qualification (desirable, not essential)


• Some coaching experience (desirable)

Training and Development

During your apprenticeship, you will receive:

• Formal study towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Sports Pathway standard qualification


• On-the-job training from experienced school staff


• Regular reviews to support your progress and development

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity for continued employment within the school or progression into sports coaching, teaching assistant roles, or further study in sports development.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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