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

https://www.nuast.org.uk/

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