Apprentice Sports Learning Support Assistant
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) are looking for a career driven and ambitious apprenctice to join their team in the PE department. The successful candidate will support in the delivery of high-quality PE lessons while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification alongside the role.
Working week
Full time 37 hrs per week, term time only
Wage
£8.00 - £12.71 (depending on age)
Qualification
Teaching Assistant level 3 - Sports Pathway
Duration 16 Months
Training Provider: LMP Education
Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting learning in PE:
- Support PE staff in the preparation and safe delivery of lessons, including the setting out and checking of equipment.
- Work with individuals and small groups to build skills, confidence and physical literacy, setting aspirational targets.
- Use effective questioning and feedback so that students understand their errors, persevere and improve, developing resilience
- Support vulnerable students, including those with SEND, under the guidance of teaching staff and the SENCO
- Supervise lessons predominantly in PE
- Sport, clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award:
With support, plan and run extra-curricular clubs and activities before school, at break and lunchtime, and after school - Encourage all students to participate to increase the proportion of girls, students with SEND, disadvantaged students and those currently least active to join in
- Enthuse students to take part in sport within lessons and beyond, signposting them to school teams and community clubs
- Support school teams, fixtures and intra-school competitions, including accompanying teams to events
- Be part of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award team helping with expeditions and supporting students with the activities needed to achieve the award
Belonging, behaviour and wellbeing:
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues so that every young person feels they belong
- Promote high standards of behaviour in line with school policy, encouraging students to take responsibility for their own conduct
- Champion aspiration and resilience, celebrating effort and progress as well as achievement
- Supervise students at break and lunchtimes and support provision such as breakfast or homework clubs
- Accompany staff and students on trips and off-site activities, taking responsibility for a group under the supervision of a teacher
Skills and Attributes
- Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond and deal with unanticipated problems
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to support others
- Capability to work independently and use own initiative as and when required
- Effective time management skills.
Personal Qualities
- Outstanding communication skills Approachable
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to establish good working relationships with teaching staff and pupils.
- Reliable and punctual
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
- Enthusiasm for sport and physical activity, with the ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
- A willingness to act as a positive role model for students
Education and Qualifications
Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent.
About the employer
NUAST is a new type of academy. We offer a specialist curriculum at KS4 and KS5 for students with an interest in science, engineering or computing
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You can join NUAST in Year 7 or Year 1g2 and we offer GCSEs, BTECs and A levels in our specialist subjects along with a wide range of more traditional subjects.