Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Passionate about sport and inspiring young people? Kick-start your career in education and sport with an exciting PE Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Wrenn School. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside experienced PE staff, supporting students in lessons, sports clubs, competitions and school events.

• Job Title:
  
  PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice
• Working Pattern:
  Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 1 week)
• Salary: £8.00p/h increased to NMW after 12 months
• Location:
  
  Wrenn School, London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
• Contract Type:
  Fixed Term Contract – expected duration 19 months
• Programme:
  Teaching Assistant Sports Pathway Apprenticeship Level 3
• Training Provider: LMP Education
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Final date to receive applications:
  Tuesday 13th October 2026 at midnight
• Interview Date: w.c 19th October 2026 at Wrenn School, Wellingborough

At Wrenn School, you will gain valuable hands‑on experience supporting teaching, learning and participation in sport within a busy secondary school environment. Working alongside experienced PE staff, you will help students develop their skills, confidence and enjoyment of physical activity both in lessons and through extracurricular opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine your passion for sport with a rewarding career in education. You will support PE lessons, school sports events, clubs and fixtures, while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become an effective Teaching Assistant with a specialism in sport and physical activity. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will receive structured training, mentoring and practical experience, helping you build a strong foundation for future careers in education, teaching, coaching, sports development or youth work.

• This specialist pathway combines the nationally recognised Teaching Assistant apprenticeship with sports‑focused learning, helping apprentices develop the confidence and skills to support PE lessons, school sport and wider pupil development.
• Approximately 19 months expected duration, plus End Point Assessment.
• Learn how to support teaching and learning, promote positive behaviour, contribute to pupil wellbeing and encourage participation, achievement and healthy lifestyles through physical activity.
• Develop practical skills in supporting PE lessons, sports activities and inclusive participation for all learners.
• Receive regular coaching, mentoring and feedback from experienced school staff.
• Complete training through LMP Education, with dedicated off‑the‑job learning as part of your apprenticeship programme.
• Gain valuable experience that can support progression into education, sport, coaching or further study.

• A passion for sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their development.
• Good organisational skills and a reliable approach to work.
• The confidence to act as a positive role model.
• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring every student, including those with additional needs, has the opportunity to participate and succeed.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 3 or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards these qualifications where required.

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