Sports Teaching Assistant Apprentice- Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
To work under the guidance of Curriculum Lead for PE, to provide support for PE lessons. As required, also provide support in the classroom (in non-PE lessons) to pupils who require additional help to overcome their barriers and to support the class teacher.
Apprenticeship summary
Working week
Fixed Term until 31.08.2023 in the first instance, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year) (4 days, 10:30am - 4:30pm)
Total hours per week: 22 hours a week
Expected duration
18 Months
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Supporting class teachers in both practical and theory PE lessons to aid the progress of pupils
- Under the direction of the Curriculum Lead for PE/PE teacher, support the activities of individuals or groups in PE lessons
- Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with individual pupils and groups
- With training, be able to contribute to Individual Education Plans as appropriate
- Support pupils during learning activities
- Promote pupils’ social and emotional development
- Support pupils with specific needs, for example, sensory and/or physical impairment, cognitive or learning difficulties, behavioural, emotional and social development needs, communication and interaction difficulties and individual personal requirements
- Support pupils on school trips and to access clubs and other school activities
- Supporting individual and small groups of pupils to make progress with their general learning and support with specific needs such as emotional wellbeing or behaviour
- Observe and provide feedback on pupil performance and progress in lessons
- With training, contribute to the planning and evaluation of learning activities
- Assist the class teacher in preparing and maintaining the learning environment
- With training and support, use behaviour management strategies, in line with the School’s policy and procedures which contribute to a purposeful learning environment
- To enable students to learn as effectively as possible by, differentiating and adapting materials and motivating and encouraging students
- With training, contribute to the maintenance of pupils’ records
- Provide support to ensure pupils’ safety and wellbeing
- Provide general administrative support, for example, produce worksheets etc.
- Raise the profile of PE and School Sports in the school
- Lead lunch and after-school activities, clubs and events to raise the profile of sports and a healthy lifestyle in school
- Organise sporting fixtures, including communicating with other schools and transport companies if necessary
- Monitor and maintain sports equipment
- The Sports Coach Apprentice needs to work as part of a wider School team and is expected to work effectively and collaboratively with all colleagues in delivering service excellence and contributing positively to School life.
- To demonstrate commitment and reliability through good attendance and time keeping
- To participate in training activities as part of own professional development
- To undertake other relevant tasks, as directed by the Senior Leadership Team, for example, administrative tasks, supporting students during registration, break and lunchtimes
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Teaching Assistant L3 Standard
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Possible long term employment
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential
About the employer
SAST is a multi-academy trust, formed in June 2017, of seven schools serving the West and North Dorset area as well as students from South Somerset. Currently, there are 17 schools with more than 5,000 students and over 850 members of staff. SAST has large town primary schools with over 300 children, smaller village primary schools and nursery provision. SAST also has 4 secondary schools including a state boarding school and Sixth Form and a large 11-18 secondary school with a Sixth Form of over 400 students. There is a mix of formerly maintained and Church of England schools - both voluntary controlled and voluntary-aided in the Diocese of Salisbury. We believe in preserving Schools in their local community. Our Schools: A key principle of the SAST is that member schools maintain their own character, such as church and community status. All schools in the multi-academy trust are equal partners and are committed to the principles of collaboration, sharing expertise and resources to enable all partner schools to deliver excellent education for all young people in their care. At the heart of SAST is the desire to work in partnership, to collaborate with others and to be outward facing for the benefit of children and staff. The schools have extensive links beyond the immediate area and are keen to extend these further. The Gryphon School was designated as a National Teaching School and National Support School in the summer of 2017 and leads the North Dorset Teaching School Alliance. SAST works by providing opportunities to share and improve - to develop further our provision as well as supporting the quality of leadership and management. This includes sharing best practice, being creative in maintaining a broad and diverse curriculum, ensuring the care and support is in place for children and families and enabling further staff and teacher development. We also work together on meeting the challenges of funding and the opportunities for financial efficiency, determining for ourselves which services and providers we will use to provide outstanding provision for our children. There is real strength in coming together with a collective responsibility for all the children’s development and progress between 0-19 years. What we value – our ethos: Partnership and Collaboration Our schools support each other, by sharing expertise and resources, to ensure improvement. Pursuit of Excellence We provide a high-quality education to enable all students and staff to aspire, thrive and succeed. Holistic Lifelong Learning We promote the personal development of every child and a love of lifelong learning for our students and staff. Equality and Distinctiveness We celebrate the individuality of each school and all in it. We are proud to be at the heart of our local communities. Organisation - How we work: All our schools are successful. Of course, we recognise that we need to continually improve and evolve. The priority is to enable every School to continue to provide an excellent education for all our students while protecting the school’s role at the heart of its community, along with our unique qualities and strengths. There is a balance as to the responsibilities delegated to Schools and those that are the responsibility of SAST. The focus is to continually evaluate, improve and develop through strong, effective, and accountable leadership at all levels. The aim is to establish clear, simple and effective accountability including slim and streamlined governance. Partnerships: Partnership and collaboration are a core feature of all our Schools – a genuine desire to be outward-facing, to use the best ideas from across the world. The schools have always worked closely together and across Dorset and Somerset.
Employer
Sherborne Area Schools' Trust
Address
- St. Andrews Primary School
- West Street
- Fontmell Magna
- Dorset
- SP7 0PF