Shakespeare Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Sports Teaching Assistant, to support the delivery of PE and sporting activities across the school.

The successful candidate will be passionate about working with staff to develop the school’s physical activity offer. Applicants must have the ability to promote a wide range of sports, working with all children across the 4-11 age range.         

Main duties will include:

·        ·        Supporting the planning, delivery & assessment of Sports, P.E. and Physical Activity to classes of children

·        ·        Developing new sessions alongside teachers.

·        ·        Supporting the provision of extra-curricular clubs

·        ·        Organisation of resources

·        ·        Supporting attendance at local sporting events

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

·        ·        Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard

·        ·        Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge

·        ·        Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)

·        ·        You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out

·        ·        Training days will be once a month at Plymouth Argyle.

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate.

Further information can be found in the attached document.

If you would like to apply for a position, please click the link to submit your application form as soon as possible. 

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

For any questions about the apprenticeship please contact tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk