The Education and Community Sports Coach Apprentice will:
Deliver sessions in schools and communities in line with the national curriculum
Help to use sport and skill development as a tool for social change including employability skills developed through engaging in Sport and Physical Activity
Plan engaging and innovative activities using either sport, physical activity or skill development
Provide children and young people with great experiences using the power of sport
Demonstrate the effectiveness of sport and skill development
Maintain good relationships with key stakeholders - children, parents, business. managers, schoolteachers, headteachers, PE leads and community venues
Use pupil voice and insight to design interventions that meet the needs of young people
Use ICT to monitor and evaluate programmes to measure impact and demonstrate outcomes
Understand the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle
Work with National Governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and other relevant sport development agencies
Understand the principals of safeguarding, child protection and working with vulnerable adults
Be first aid trained.
The successful candidate will have experience in:
Leading sessions of sport and physical activity sessions within school, alternative provision and community/youth settings
Maintaining relationships with key contacts in schools and community organisations
Using various approaches to change attitudes to sport and physical activity in local communities
Developing positive relationships and outcomes for young people that demonstrate challenging behaviour, at risk of becoming or are NEET or are within Alternative Provision
Mentoring and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes through PE, Sport and Physical Activity
Supporting people to become involved in the preparation, planning and delivery of sport and exercise
Communicating clearly with a range of different groups in a range of different ways
Adapting to different situations and use own initiative to problem solve
Building partnerships with local communities, businesses, and other relevant stakeholders
Ensuring that provision is inclusive, customer focused and accessible
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
Superb time management
Adaptability
A positive attitude to work and be a role model within communities
A willingness to work as a team but also individually
An appetite to learn and develop personally and professionally
All the Active Fusion values in the way that they work and live
Be able to travel independently to various location across South Yorkshire
Training:Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.
Day release.
You will undertake the Level 4 Sports Coach standard.
Sports coach/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a star of the future! Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to full-time employment for the right candidate.Employer Description:Active Fusion is an award-winning charity whose mission is to help every child develop a love for being active by unlocking potential and creating positive habits for life. We are a close team who are passionate, dedicated, and motivated; our positive culture is the foundation to our success.
Why work for us? You will be joining an award-winning charity, led by double World Age Duathlon Champion, Lindsy James. Active Fusion has a strong value-driven work culture which makes it a great place to work for, and work with. There’s lots of potential for development and progression at Active Fusion and within the wider charity sector. We offer superb benefits, including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 40 hours dedicated professional development annually and access to our trained Mental Health First Aiders. We also have gym access, child-care during school holidays (via our holiday camps), cycle to work scheme and other charity discounts. As a team, together, we make a difference to over 30,000 children and young people annually. The team is small, yet growing; extremely passionate, joyful and always nurturing. We value the diversity and knowledge we offer as team in bringing together many different skills and experiences. We do what we do with integrity and humour and by creating a supportive environment from within our homes to our headquarter offices at The Hub in the City of Doncaster. We provide opportunities to engage in sport and physical activity with young people at risk of becoming NEET, in schools, Alternative Provision or community settings as well as for young people aged 3-11 in nursery, primary school or community settings.
Vision & Mission
Active Fusion have a vision for change, a vision inspired by a passionate team working with our partners to ensure that all children and young people can be the best they can be.
Active Fusion are a charity who put young people at the heart of everything we do because we believe every child should be given the best start in life. We deliver our charitable objectives through good governance, a highly skilled team and a passion to make a difference.
Our Mission is to help every child to develop a love for being active by creating positive habits that last a lifetime.
Our Values are fundamental to us as a team and as a charity.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Start and finish times between 7.30am - 7pm and occasional weekendsSkills: Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
To contribute to the creation of a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and learn how to do this
To carry out the policies, procedures and ethos of the setting, to promote positive values and attitudes, ensuring these are being carried out throughout the setting
To demonstrate and then ensure that they are responsible for the needs of all children in their designated room, following systems to ensure consistent, high-quality care
To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately - in accordance with safeguarding or whistleblowing policies
To learn and then ensure that they can use resources effectively, maintaining ratios in their room
To learn how to reflect on their practice and routines, tailoring them to meet the individual needs of each child throughout the day for their key children
To learn how to plan and ensure that there is a provision of a stimulating range of developmentally appropriate activities and ensuring their room is well-resourced and creatively set-up
To learn how to and then carry out observations and the assessment of children’s learning and development, ensuring records are kept up-to-date, are of a high standard and are shared effectively – includes Individual Education Plans for children with Special Educational Needs
To develop genuine bonds with their key children and support their team’s key person system responsibilities, when this skill has been learnt
To work in partnership with all parents/carers, building and maintaining relationships that encourage trust, open communication and involvement in nursery life whist remaining professional at all times and maintaining confidentiality
Having a mentor to show them what this looks like in practice before they are left to do this on a one to one with families and children
Training Outcome:For the successful candidate, there is the opportunity of ongoing employment and further progression.Employer Description:The preschool operates Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM during term time, offering both part-time and full-time sessions. It has a capacity of 34 places and employs a team of qualified staff to deliver a robust early years curriculum.
The preschool emphasizes inclusivity, providing tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Staff are trained in safeguarding and first aid, ensuring children’s safety and well-being. Parents appreciate the effective communication about their children’s progress through interactive tools and regular updates.
Key strengths of the setting include nurturing children's social, emotional, and physical development while promoting readiness for primary school. Activities encourage creativity, early reading, and mathematical skills, although recent reports suggest areas for improvement, such as refining group activities to better maintain younger children’s attention.
The preschool provides government-funded places for eligible children aged 2, 3, and 4, and even extends this funding under certain conditionsWorking Hours :The setting is open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm Term Time only and the successful candidate will work 37.5 hours between those times- TBCSkills: 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....Read more...
Working in a childcare setting with children ranging from ages 0-5, completing a variety of day-to-day childcare tasks to ensure that children’s needs, welfare and education is catered for. This can include helping children to learn numeracy and language skills through games, take part in singing, role play and storytelling and more
Also, being able to liaise with external customers, parents, to provide a high level of service for the childcare setting
Meets the care needs of the individual child such as feeding, changing nappies and administration of medicine
Training:
You will be working towards an Advanced Diploma Early Years and a first aid qualification
Your apprenticeship will last for 13 months, where you will be supported by a dedicated assessor throughout your apprenticeship, as well as a mentor and other staff within the nursery
This apprenticeship requires dedication, commitment and punctuality for you to be successful
This apprenticeship will open doors to a variety of future roles and career paths within the childcare sector
Training will take place in the workplace
You will need to attend online training with your assessor for 10 days out of your 13-month apprenticeship, for your classroom-based learning and you will be working within the nursery for the rest of the time with the support of your dedicated childcare assessor
Undertaking Paediatric First Aid training as required
Training Outcome:Developing into a Level 3 practitioner, with the potential of a position upon successful completion. Other prospects could include applying for:
Room Leader positions
Possible management training
Springboard into Primary Education
Paediatric nursing
Continuous development in the current nursery setting
Employer Description:Happy Tree Academy is a purpose-built nursery, located on the premises of the Northwood Club. They cater for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.
The nursery is set over two floors with two large, well-equipped playrooms, dedicated baby facilities, a safe enclosed outdoor area and our new forest school.
Our meal and snack menus are balanced and nutritious, children have access to fresh fruit and water throughout the day.
Happy Tree Academy, firmly believes that training employees is critical to the success of the Nursery.
We recognise that employees have differing levels of cultural capital, skills and experience. The interview process and continuous performance reviews aid in identifying training needs.
By addressing these needs and providing tailored training for all employees, as employers we aim to fill any skill gaps. This not only improves employee performance but significantly boosts their confidence and ability to perform their tasks to the highest level.
Happy Tree is committed to investing in offering current and regular training to all employees. CPD is an ongoing series of training that offers a combined approach to help to understand the wider environment as well as the specifics of the job to make an employee perform at their highest possible level.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 30 hours a week Please note that anyone under the age of 18 can only work a maximum of 40 hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...