Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Sports Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Frederick Bird Academy Are you passionate about making a difference with children as they embark on their educational journey? We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our team as a Sports Teaching Assistant Apprentice in our welcoming primary school.

Key Details Salary: £8 increasing to National Minimum Wage after 12 months Working hours: Monday – Friday (Shifts TBC) 30 hours per week Location: Swan Lane, Coventry, CV2 4QQ Apprenticeship Details – 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Sports Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider) As a Sports Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils.

Your day-to-day duties include: To provide high-quality sports coaching before, during and after school to help promote the importance of physical education, school sports and physical activity. At times, you may be required to support the school in other areas if necessary and to gain skills across the curriculum Contribute towards competitive sports provision and day-to-day sport within the PE department Further develop links with local schools to help with competitive sport and physical activity provision Increase physical activity levels before, during and after the school day Assist with the improvement of staff development within the area of Physical Education and School Sport To assist the school in its day-to-day duties To contribute to the overall ethos, work & aims of the school Develop an understanding of policies & procedures, complying with their contents and raising concerns in a timely manner Desired skills & Personal qualities: GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English A team player Reliable, committed, and punctual Has good communication skills Can work as part of a team Has good literacy and numeracy skills Is motivated to develop as an individual and complete the training to achieve the apprenticeship qualification Desired qualifications: DBS must be completed if successful in the role About the Employer Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be. #LMP-EDUTA