Sports Coach Apprentice

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in London is seeking a Teaching Assistant specialized in Physical Education to support school staff with delivering high-quality PE sessions and sports activities. The role includes organizing extracurricular clubs, promoting wellbeing, and developing links with local schools. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and excellent communication skills. The position offers a flexible apprenticeship program with ongoing support and development.

Qualifications

• Formal study towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Sports Pathway standard qualification.
• On-the-job training from experienced school staff.
• Regular reviews to support progress and development.

Responsibilities

• Support school staff in delivering high-quality PE and sport sessions.
• Organise and deliver extracurricular and after-school sports clubs.
• Assist in setting up, taking down and storing sports equipment.
• Promote safe practice and wellbeing within PE and school sports.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusive participation in physical activity.
• Deliver high-quality sports coaching to help build positive lifelong fitness habits.
• Develop links with local schools to enhance competitive sports opportunities.
• Help increase overall physical activity levels throughout the school.
• Assist with staff development initiatives in PE and school sport.
• Follow safeguarding policies to keep pupils safe.
• Support general day-to-day school duties when required.
• Apply behaviour management, teaching and communication strategies in line with school policy.
• Use technology safely to support learning and encourage learners’ safe use of technology.
• Assess progress through formative assessment and report learners’ progress according to organisational procedures.

Skills

Strong communication and organisation skills

Team-working ability

Non-judgemental approach

Physical fitness and ability to manage sports activities

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Sports Pathway standard qualification

Job description

Elsley Primary School is seeking aLTE Teaching Assistant specialised in Physical Education and sport. The role is delivered through a Flexi‑Job Apprenticeship Agency that provides training and support to apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Support school staff in delivering high‑quality PE and sport sessions.
• Organise and deliver extracurricular and after‑school sports clubs.
• Assist in setting up, taking down and storing sports equipment.
• Promote safe practice and wellbeing within PE and school sports.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusive participation in physical activity.
• Deliver high‑quality sports coaching to help build positive lifelong fitness habits.
• Develop links with local schools to enhance competitive sports opportunities.
• Help increase overall physical activity levels throughout the school.
• Assist with staff development initiatives in PE and school sport.
• Follow safeguarding policies to keep pupils safe.
• Support general day‑to‑day school duties when required.
• Apply behaviour management, teaching and communication strategies in line with school policy.
• Use technology safely to support learning and encourage learners’ safe use of technology.
• Assess progress through formative assessment and report learners’ progress according to organisational procedures.

Qualifications & Training

• Formal study towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Sports Pathway standard qualification.
• On‑the‑job training from experienced school staff.
• Regular reviews to support progress and development.

Skills

• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Team‑working ability.
• Non‑judgemental approach.
• Physical fitness and ability to manage sports activities.

We are an inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, disability, age, religion, or belief, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or gender reassignment.