Presdales School Level 3 PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice

To excel in this role, Presdales is seeking an enthusiastic sports coach or aspiring PE professional, ideally with a keen interest in football, who can actively engage and motivate our students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and equipment, providing guidance to pupils in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment To assist with overseeing the work of small groups of students engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the PE coordinator/lead and under the supervision of the classroom teacher Day-to-day support of lessons, including preparing equipment, materials and teaching aids To support with efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times To assist with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities Supporting with classroom activities in the morning

Where appropriate for the above activities, support staff with:

Preparation of equipment, materials and rooms: setting out of equipment, organising team kits and transport for fixtures and curriculum activities Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Depending on the area, you will be assigned a tutor and training will be blended - involving both virtual and face-to-face Training will be weekly and, off-the-job training hours will be logged You will be working with an E-portfolio (BUD System) and, alongside your tutor, you will be assigned a mentor from within your workplace Following a successful Gateway meeting, you will move forward for an End Point Assessment Upon successful completion of the EPA, you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Functional skills if required Your tutor will visit for observations in the workplace

Training Outcome:
Level 4 Sports Coach in a school setting Higher education pathway Teaching assistant Pathway into teaching Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Employer Description:

Presdales is a 11-18 non-selective girls' school, with boys welcomed into the Sixth Form. We have a long tradition of providing an outstanding education for our students. Formerly Ware Grammar School for Girls, which opened in 1906, we became Presdales School in the mid-1960s, and a fully comprehensive school in the early 1970s. The mansion house which fronts the school and our stunning grounds provide a calm and relaxed atmosphere for our school community. Presdales School is one of nine designated Lead Language Hub schools in England. We work with the National Centre for Excellence at York University, and with other Hertfordshire schools to enhance and improve opportunities for students in Modern Foreign Languages.

We are very proud of the high academic standards that our girls achieve, regardless of their starting point. Our motto, ‘Achievement for all’, runs through all that we do. We understand that every girl is an individual, with different interests, strengths and characteristics, and we celebrate the diversity that each one of them brings to our community. We believe that all students, with the appropriate balance of support and challenge, can be successful.

Where you’ll work
Presdales School, Hoe Lane, Herts, SG12 9NX 

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Wage to be discussed at interview. 35 working hours per week to be confirmed (t.b.c)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative