Level 3 PE Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - The Woolenwick Schools
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Company Whitehill
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Provider SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD
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Location Herts, SG1 2NU
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector Education and early years
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Ref NAS-2000062717
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Application Deadline Date 01/12/2026
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Start Date 05/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Friday. Exact hours to be confirmed with the employer.
Brief Description
Working in a school as a PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice, your role will involve supporting the class teacher during lessons, assisting the teacher in maintaining a purposeful, supportive learning environment and assisting with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities.
Training to be Provided
Training Topics include:
- Understanding how children learn and develop
- Using technology to support learning
- Working with teachers to understand and support assessment
- Keeping children safe in education
- Planning and leading high-quality physical activity
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification will be achieved
Future Prospects
- Higher education pathway
- Teaching assistant within a school setting
- Pathway into teaching
- Working in a sector that involves initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships
- Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a school to gain hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Supporting teachers and students during practical work, to include setting up demonstrations and equipment, providing guidance to pupils in the development of their tasks, including the safe operation and demonstration of equipment
- To assist with overseeing the work of small groups of students engaged in practical tasks, as requested by the PE coordinator/lead and under the supervision of the classroom teacher
- Day-to-day support of lessons, including preparing equipment, materials and teaching aids
- To support with efficient organisation of the work and storage areas and to ensure the cleanliness, safety and security of these areas at all times
- To assist with the delivery of extra curriculum/lunchtime activities.
Supporting with classroom activities in the morning
Where appropriate for the above activities, support staff with:
- Preparation of equipment, materials and rooms: setting out of equipment, organising team kits and transport for fixtures and curriculum activities
- Working as a team member within your school and gaining invaluable experience
Other Information
The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting. It is an invaluable learning opportunity and is also a role that could be invaluable for an existing member of staff who wishes to extend their personal continued professional development.
ESF Apprenticeships reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.