Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Job description

Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - La Fontaine Academy (STEP Academy)

About the Role

Under the guidance of the sports coach, to deliver challenging and inclusive P.E lessons, that cover a range of sports and technical skills, to primary age children. Commitment to completing a relevant sports coach apprenticeship course

Apprenticeship Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday (exact sift tbc), term-time only, 36 hours per week
• Hourly Wage: £8 per hour (first 12 months), then National Minimum Wage
• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Sports Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Location: Nightingale Ln, Bromley BR1 2SQ
• Expected Duration: 16 months

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing lesson equipment for PE lessons
• Preparing correspondence to parents/carers to promote after school sports clubs,
  fixtures/tournaments and liaising with the admin team to send the correspondence.
• Photocopying/laminating
• Arranging/confirming tournaments/fixtures with local primary schools/academies.
• Ensuring the STEP minibus and staff to drive are available for tournaments/fixtures
• Liaising with external coaches who run after school clubs
• Updating the academy calendar with sporting events/news
• Assist class teachers in PE lessons
• Dealing with questions/problems from students
• Ensure the Academy PE Kit is maintained and ensure students return kits worn
• Inspect the equipment and report and defects to the Sports Coach
• Be aware of and support the Academy's Improvement Plan, focusing on the aim to increase
  the participation rate in Schools sports for all children within the academy
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

What We're Looking For

Desired Skills:

• A genuine passion for working with children and sport
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, punctual, and committed attitude
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence in your ability and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Personal Qualities:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate nature
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Responsible, punctual, and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4, including English and Maths

Things to Consider

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of working with children
• Apprentices are paid for both their work hours and any training associated with the apprenticeship

About the School

La Fontaine is a diverse, inclusive and successful school in the heart of Bromley. Our purposeful, knowledge-rich curriculum supports our children's development and opens a world of choice for their futures. We are a close community that work together to ensure children get the best possible start to their education and go on to thrive in life.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No