Physical Education and School Sport Apprenticeship

The National School Apprenticeship programme presents a unique opportunity to start a career working in a school. You will receive comprehensive training throughout the apprenticeship and ongoing support from the school.

Working as a PE and School Sport Assistant you’ll support the work of school staff to deliver high-quality PE and school sport. This may include breakfast, dinner and after school clubs, as well as curriculum activities.

Your role will begin with the setup of activity equipment in preparation for lessons. Throughout the lesson, you will assist the teacher and lead activities that will encourage all pupils to be involved. At the end of each lesson, you will review the session and tidy away all activity equipment safely.

Training: Training to be provided, Level 2 Diploma in Physical Education, Employee rights and responsibilities, Functional Skills
Learning Provider: National Schools Training Ltd
Contract Term: 60 weeks
Contract Type: Intermediate level apprenticeship
Salary: £99.00 per week

At the end of your apprenticeship you’ll achieve the nationally recognised Supporting Teaching and Learning in PE and School Sport qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time role within the school or a sports organisation. A newly qualified PE Technician can earn between £14,000 and £25,000 per annum.

Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities;-

• Prepare, assist, lead and review PE and school sports sessions.
• Contribute to joint working with other organisations.
• Support the development of PE and school sport.
• Set up, take down and store activity equipment.
• Assist with the management of school sports teams.
• Support the organisation of intra and inter-school competitions
• Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Parmiter’s is an exceptional school in which to teach, with highly positive and supportive relationships between the staff and students. Academic achievements are very high and extra-curricular activities are varied and exciting. Our last Ofsted inspection found Parmiter’s to be “an outstanding school with an outstanding Sixth Form”.

Parmiter’s School Physical Education Department is extremely successful and well respected. The facilities for PE and Sport are outstanding and Parmiter’s is strongly committed to this vital part of school life. The department currently holds the Association for PE’s ‘Quality Mark with Distinction’.
 
Skills Required  
Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils parents and outside agencies
Candidates must be prepared and able to contribute to our extensive extra-curricular programme, with a keen interest in one or more of Dance, Gymnastics, Netball or Hockey.

Qualifications Required  
Hold GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent.
 
Personal Qualities  
Ability to travel to work
 
Important Other Information  
Prior to interview you are required to complete online initial assessments in Maths, English & ICT. These are called BKSB. If you’re shortlisted please print out the results and take them with you to the interview. You’ll receive an email from NST Head Office with instructions.
The apprenticeship wage is £3.30 per hour, however this will rise to £3.40 per hour from October 2016.
 
Future Prospects  
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Full-time employment within the organisation
 
Reality Check  
Wiliness to undergo an enhanced DBS check performed by the Employer/school
Ability to travel to work
 
Application Contact: Kate Wardle, Email kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk
 
Closing Date: 27.05.2016
Interview Date: 09.06.2016
 
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 0UU