Watford Grammar School for Girls: Level 3 PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

Working as a PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice, your role will involve supporting class teachers during lessons, maintaining a supportive learning environment, and assisting with the delivery of extra-curricular and lunchtime activities. 

About the Employer

Our rich academic curriculum, our strong and supportive pastoral care, wide range of extended activities are designed to educate, encourage and empower our girls. The school motto is Sperate Parati – or ‘Go forward with preparation’ – which encapsulates our aim for every member of the school community.

We are a diverse and thriving community, founded on consideration, tolerance and trust. Watford Girls is fortunate to have the support of an active Parents Association and the Women of Vision Trust that allow us to invest in superb facilities. The community ensure that each girl is given opportunities to develop confidence and resilience both in and outside the classroom, and to develop a sense of personal responsibility that is best summarised in the maxim ‘I can do it, and I will do it’ – words which every member of the school learns and takes to heart.

We value our status as an all-girls school whilst enjoying a close relationship with Watford Grammar School for Boys, with whom we share a common foundation, history and many joint learning opportunities.

Where you’ll work
Watford Girls Grammar School, Lady's Close, Watford, Herts, WD18 0AE

What You'll Do

Are you passionate about sport, fitness, and inspiring the next generation? This apprenticeship is your stepping stone to a rewarding career in education and sports coaching. You will gain hands-on, real-world experience in a vibrant school environment, developing the vital skills needed to engage, motivate, and support young people.

You will be an active, vital part of our school community, taking on responsibilities that include:

Leading Active Lifestyles:

• Delivering high-energy, active lunchtimes and assisting with exciting after-school and community sports programmes

Supporting PE & Inclusion:

• Providing hands-on support during PE and physical activity sessions, ensuring students of all abilities can engage, progress, and succeed

Event Management:

• Collaborating directly with School Games Organisers to help plan, manage, and run thrilling school festivals and tournaments

Broadening Your Horizons:

• Expanding your impact beyond the sports field by supporting learning inside the classroom and engaging with a second subject area to versatile your teaching skills

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

Training Outcome

• Level 4 Sports Coach in a school setting
• Higher education pathway
• Teaching assistant
• Pathway into teaching
• Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English and Maths - C/4

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday. Wage to be discussed at the interview with 30-working hours per week to be confirmed (t.b.c).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD