Teaching Assistant Apprentice with PE Specialism

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to learn the interpersonal and management skills needed to work with young people and adults whilst also being given the opportunity to share your own expertise and think creatively about how to help the school move forward with PE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Further raise the profile and enjoyment of sport within the school community Work alongside teachers and coaches to deliver engaging and motivating PE lessons Work with more able pupils to help them attain the highest level they can Organise and run extra-curricular sports clubs Bring their own specialism to our school Help organise lunchtime games sessions or clubs Support the PE Leader in organising the participation of students in school activities, school clubs and school tournaments/competitions (both internal and external) Manage and train school team(s) Attend team events ‘out of hours’ (time given in lieu) Assist in equipment preparation for lessons Become an active part of our team, prepared to go the extra mile for the benefit of our school community Follow school policies and behave professionally Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace You must have a clear DBS and DBA check

What They’re Looking For:

Confident building and maintaining relationships with young children Works well with other people Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set Able to work using own initiative Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form ●      Well organised Able to use ICT – word processing, emails, internet Aware of Safeguarding when working with young people ●      Basic knowledge of First Aid if possible Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Desired Personal Qualities:

Positive ‘can do’ attitude Enthusiasm Enjoy working with children Reliable Committed High expectations Sense of humour Team player

Location: Coventry, CV4 9WT.

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week. Term Time only, plus 1 week.

Pay: Apprentice pay scale, £8 per hour for the first 12 months, followed by national minimum wage for your age.

Training to be provided: Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 15 months plus up to 8 weeks for end point assessment. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, if required.

Future Prospects: Potential future position as a Teaching Assistant or following further training as a Sports Coach.

Interviews: Week commencing 13th April.

Start Date: 11th May 2026.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, 15 months plus up to 8 weeks for end point assessment. Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English if required.

Training Outcome:

Potential future position as a Teaching Assistant or following further training as a Sports Coach.

Employer Description:
SCCU Group

Working Hours :
37 hours per week. Term time only, plus 1 week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Team working,Organisation skills,Communication skills,IT skills,Initiative,Attention to detail