Level 3 Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3 Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Elsley School

The main role of an Apprentice Sports Coach is to support the PE teachers with the planning and delivery of the school’s sports provision, which includes PE lessons, lunch time games and extracurricular clubs. A suitable candidate will be energetic, flexible, reliable and self-motivated. They will have good organisational skills, a positive mind-set and a friendly attitude.
Through the apprenticeship programme, you will develop a greater understanding of the National Curriculum and primary school sport. You will develop the skills required to support the delivery of PE within a school.

About Elsley School

We are a popular school in Wembley - close to the iconic stadium.

At Elsley, we value high-quality learning and achievement, together with a powerful moral development of sharing and respecting others.
Close to the hustle and bustle of Wembley, our school provides a beautiful contrast, situated in a quiet residential setting, at the end of a large playing field.
We are proud of our staff and children's diverse backgrounds and we come together with an atmosphere of respect for each other.
We expect children to achieve high standards in all that they do and we encourage: self-motivation, self-discipline and co-operative learning

Apprenticeship Summary

• 30 hours per week (8:30am till 3:30pm)
• Level 3 Sports Teaching Assistant Qualification
• Training prover: LMP Group - https://lmp-group.co.uk/courses/sports-teaching-assistant/
  
• 16 months to complete the course
• £6.40 per hour (The wage will increase to the NMW for your age after the 1st year).
  
• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above or Level 2) essential
  
• Any successful applicant must complete a DBS check prior to start date
• Location: Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley ,London, HA9 6HT

General Responsibilities

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  Support the work of school staff to deliver high quality PE and school sport
• To support and deliver extracurricular activities to include after-school clubs
• Support the development of PE and school sport
• Set up, take down and store activity equipment.
• Promote Health, Safety and Welfare in PE and school sport
• Support Equality and Diversity in PE and school sport
• Provide high quality sports coaching during and after school to help develop positive lifelong habits which promotes a healthy lifestyle.
• Improve links with local schools to help with competitive sport and physical activity provision
• Increase the physical activity levels within the school
• Assist with improvement of staff development within the area of Physical Education and School Sport
• Contribute to keeping pupils safe by following the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• To assist the school in its day to day duties
• To contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the school

Specific vacancy requirements

Some experience of being responsible for children - Essential
A sports coaching Qualification - Desired
Some sports coaching experience - Desired
Able to follow verbal and written instructions - Essential
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and pupils - Essential
Able to keep pupils engaged - Essential
Be able to maintain the organisational demands of a school setting - Essential
Able to problem solve and find quick solutions - Essential
A positive role model for pupils - Essential
Maintain a positive and friendly attitude - Essential
Energetic and self-motivated - Essential
Flexible and reliable - Essential
Value that the way children play is just as important as winning - 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