Sports apprenticeship training for schools delivered by sector specialists
Working within our partner schools, ESF Apprenticeships offers specialist training in PE, Health, and Wellbeing Apprenticeship programmes to either newly employed support apprentice staff or existing team members.
As sector specialists, our team possesses the skills and experience to develop bespoke programmes, to support staff to acquire the enhanced skills needed to support young people within your school community.
Apprenticeships provide funded opportunities for people of all ages and at any stage of their career to progress and develop new skills as part of their current job.
Provide additional opportunities to expand your sports provision
Develop your teaching assistant support staff workforce by employing a new PE, Health, and Wellbeing Apprentice or upskilling an existing member of the PE staff.
Create a professional development pathway for existing Teaching Assistants or increase the capacity of your staff team by employing a new Apprentice.
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Take advantage of our bespoke service:
- Tailored content
- Account manager
- Dedicated cohorts
- Communication packages to your schools
- Progress dashboard
Employer testimonials – Parmiter’s school
Parmiter’s secondary school, has been employing PE Teaching Assistants over the past five years. By welcoming apprentices into their PE department the school has been able to offer an enhanced physical education programme, both in the curriculum and in their extracurricular activities.
Under the guidance of experienced staff, apprentices bring fresh energy, enthusiasm, and a contemporary perspective to PE classes and support the departments aim to enthuse students to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
By embracing the apprenticeship programme, the school also promotes a positive attitude toward alternative career pathways.
The school have employed many former pupils as apprentices. Having once been former students themselves, they are embracing the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their school.
Employing a PE Teaching Assistant Apprentice is a cost-effective investment. The additional support has allowed Parmiter’s School to cater to the individual needs of students, ensuring a more inclusive and personalised approach to their physical education provision.
“I highly recommend the PE Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, not only does it enrich the learning experience but also cultivates a positive and dynamic atmosphere within the school. Our apprentices have become an integral part of our educational journey, and we look forward to witnessing their continued positive influence.”
How can I make use of the levy?
By accessing the Growth and Skills levy you can provide funded opportunities for your staff to progress and develop new skills as part of their current job in the following ways:
- Free CPD for existing support staff through the use of the Growth and Skills Levy
- Utilise Primary School Sports Premium to increase opportunities for young people within your schools
- Hiring an apprentice is a cost-effective way to increase capacity within the workforce
- Use your levy to maximum effect as your CPD budget to support staff to grow and enhance their knowledge
Using the PE and Sport Premium
Use your PE Premium to enhance the engagement of physical activity of your pupils by using your PE and sport premium funding to explore apprenticeship pathways.
Explore how you employing an apprentice meets ALL 5 of the key indicators:
PE and sports-based apprenticeships
NEW HIRE / UPSKILL
Level 2 Community Activator
A Community Activator supports the PE team to promote, deliver, and inspire children with fun, inclusive activities. You’ll help nurture a positive environment and engage pupils in sporting initiatives, such as the Daily Mile, after-school clubs and more.
NEW HIRE / UPSKILL
Level 3 Teaching Assistant with a PE, Health & wellbeing focus
Develops knowledge and understanding of how to plan, differentiate and deliver high-quality PE lessons, as well as the skills and knowledge required to be an effective “all-round” teaching assistant.
UPSKILL / NEW HIRE
Level 4 Sports Coach Working in a School
A programme designed to enhance the skillset of existing PE specialists to enable them to become a more impactful, and strategically-minded sports coach, building independence within a school setting.