- NAS Reference
VAC001835234
- Weekly wage
£144.30
- Hours
30.00 per week
- Working Week
Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed (term time only).
- Date Posted
17/03/2022
- Start Date
06/09/2022
- Location
Henlow
- Expected Duration
15 months
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Teaching assistant
- Employment Type
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
- Employer
Henlow Middle School
Description of Opportunity
Working in school and school sport partnerships, our apprentices are enrolled in work and training delivered by our tutors. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and progress to higher level qualifications.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Recruitment Team
01438 791068
vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk - SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD (Ref ID: VAC001835234)
Desired Skills
The successful candidate will need to have a strong knowledge base and skills relevant to sport within a school setting
It will also be an essential requirement for the appointed person to have good ICT and administration skills, alongside that of being organised
It would also be advantageous to have an awareness of current PE developments in education
Driving the minibus would be desirable but not essential
It would be advantageous for the successful candidate to have prior experience of working with young people in a sporting context. Coaching qualifications or Level 2 Fitness qualifications would be a significant asset to aspiring applicants.
Specific qualifications:
GCSE at grade 4/C or above or equivalent in English and maths, however, applicants with relevant prior experience but without the stated qualifications may be considered, though must be prepared to work towards their level 1 functional skills qualifications
Enhanced DBS clearance
It would also be desirable for applicants to possess a Basic First Aid Certificate
To maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department
The post holder is responsible for his/her own self-development on a continuous basis
To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required
A range of skills are sought in the successful candidate, inclusive of:
A strong interest in PE and school sport
Self-motivated
Enjoys working with children/young people.
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Able to meet the physically demanding needs of the role
Displays an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people
Potential job roles that can emerge from the qualifications gained:
Progression onto Level 4 Sports Coach
Teaching Assistant
Pathways to University
Headteacher's Welcome.
I am proud to welcome you to Henlow Church of England Academy and hope that the insight you gain through our website and prospectus will convince you to visit us to fully appreciate our approach to learning. We have just over 600 pupils on roll across years 5 to 8 and enjoy strong links with our feeder lower schools of All Saints, Derwent, Langford, Meppershall and Raynsford. Each year pupils also join us from a wider range of schools including children of military personnel and families wishing to continue their links with the church. Our vibrant sense of community and 'Henlow Values' really come alive on a daily basis.
Our 57 clubs a week, sporting successes, artistic opportunities, contributions to charity and engagement across our community reflects the emphasis we place on developing fully rounded individuals. Our ethos focusses on encouraging a love of learning; supporting and extending pupils across the ability range to take their next steps towards academic success. Pupils enjoy their lessons and take pride in their achievements; staff and parents appreciate the growing confidence we regularly see.