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Apprentice Sports Learning Support Assistant
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Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST)
About the Role
NUAST is looking for a career-driven and ambitious apprentice 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 recognized 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.
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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 behavior 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
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- Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond to 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.
You can join NUAST in Year 7 or Year 12, and we offer GCSEs, BTECs, and A levels in our specialist subjects along with a wide range of more traditional subjects.
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