Sport Teaching Assistant Apprentice

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work across the school and assist the teacher.

Main duties for this role will include:

Assisting with day-to-day tasks as directed Delivering intervention programmes for individual children or small groups Show initiative Have an understanding of safeguarding and be willing to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure check Maintain positive relationships with children and parents at all times Have a willingness to learn Demonstrate the ability to develop exemplary professional, creative and personal qualities expected of teaching assistants, including punctuality and reliability Maintain confidentiality Deliver intervention programmes for individual children or small groups The Sports Apprentice may be classed-based each morning but work across the school to support the teaching of PE during the afternoons

Training:

On Level 2 Community Activator Coach standard, you will work towards the following:

Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) End-Point Assessment (EPA) 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 will take place one day a month at Home Park Apprenticeship standard Community Activator Coach Training provider - Plymouth Argyle Community Trust Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ

Training Outcome:
There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate There will also be support given if the successful candidate wants to progress into university or gain a full-time school role after completing the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a Primary Academy with a Christian ethos. The Academy Trustees are all Members of The Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, with a wealth of experience in education and business. We feel that every child is unique and has many talents. At Sir Robert Geffery’s they will have the opportunity to fulfil their potential academically, socially, and morally. We are proud of our children and always offer support and celebrate achievements. Our vision is to develop a lasting love, enthusiasm, and zest for learning. This is achieved within an exciting curriculum, which encourages the children to think critically and have the courage to question injustices. It also gives them a willingness to take the lead and look out for others.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, exact hours to be confirmed at interview stage, between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience