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Become a PE Apprentice

Be prepared for the next stage in your career journey!

Apprenticeships are an excellent chance for young people who want to gain hands-on experience while receiving training through inspire+ apprenticeship programmes.

We are a sport and education charity looking for learners for our apprenticeship programmes. If you are completing your GCSEs or A-Levels and looking for alternatives to university, apprenticeships can quick-start your career by receiving free training while working and earning a salary.

Benefits

Why you should consider an apprenticeship?

Our apprenticeships are job training programmes that allow individuals to learn and develop new skills while working in schools and receiving a salary.
They combine off-the-job training with practical sessions and independent learning, providing experience and knowledge for those wanting to start a career in PE, sport or as Teaching Assistants.

 

✅ Experience: Gain hands-on experience by working 4 days a week with at your workplace while receiving training.

✅ Salary: Apprenticeships are paid opportunities to continue studying while starting your career.

✅ Training: Receive free high-quality training with inspire+ once a week.

✅ Workplace support: an experient member of staff will be chosen as your mentor and will teach you the daily activities and support you during your work.

✅ Our Support: From the moment you applied for the apprenticeship, to the End Point Assessment, we’ll be always supporting you. Every learner will have an inspire+ Tutor to guide them throughout their apprenticeship. Our tutors will provide the training and, every term, visit their workplace.

Your Role

What an apprentice does?

Support

staff to deliver fun, inclusive and engaging physical activity.

 

Lead

breakfast and after-school clubs, providing great opportunities for the children to get active and assist with in-class focus.

Provide

one-to-one mentoring for higher-ability pupils or those requiring Additional Learning Support

Promote

PE, sport, and well-being by organising and participating in clubs or sports events and leading physical activity initiatives.

Our Programmes

PE Apprenticeship
Level 2 – Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

Duration: 13 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

PE apprentices support staff in delivering fun, inclusive, engaging physical activity. From breakfast and after-school clubs to one-to-one mentoring for higher ability pupils or those requiring Additional Learning Support, they support the organisation’s promotion of PE, sport and well-being.

Active Wraparound Care Apprenticeship
Level 2 – Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship

Duration: 13 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

These learners encourage better use of play in a wraparound care setting. They are trained to deliver their daily activities
with a keen eye on improving physical activity and engaging in life-long enjoyment for sport and physical education.

Most applications for this programme come from current staff members of our schools/employers.
But this is not a rule; you can hire an additional person as an apprentice if you wish.

Teaching Assistant (PE Focus) Apprenticeship
Level 3

Duration: 13-15 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

Teaching Assistant Apprentices work alongside teachers to support the delivery of lessons. This course trains apprentices to become teaching assistants while developing a focus on PE.

Community Sport and Health Officer
Level 3

Duration: 12-18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

The Community Sport and Health Officer (CSHO) role focusses mainly on initiating behaviour change in local society. The
CSHO will help to organise and coordinate the delivery of activities and opportunities for local communities with the aim of
becoming more physically active.

CSHO apprentices can work in community-based roles such as district councils, Community Interest Organisations, sport clubs and organisations.

School Sport Coach Apprenticeship
Level 4

Duration: 18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

School Sport Coaches aim to provide meaningful and high-quality learning, development and performance experiences for children and young people. They take an increasingly lead role in School Sport by enriching local competitions, increasing participation, raising educational standards and enhancing well-being and social change.
As a result, learners will develop skills, knowledge and behaviours that support the cognitive, social, emotional and off-the- physical growth of children and young people.

Community Activator Coach

Level 2

Duration: 13 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

PE apprentices support staff in delivering fun, inclusive, engaging physical activity. From breakfast and after-school clubs to one-to-one mentoring for higher ability pupils or those requiring Additional Learning Support, they support the organisation’s promotion of PE, sport and well-being.

Our learners undertake off-the-job training once a week delivered by our dedicated teaching staff. This will be a mix of theory and practical sessions to cover a range of skills and attributions as part of their learning programme.

A grade 4 or above in Maths and English at GCSE is desirable, however we can offer functional skills alongside the course for the right candidate. At least a grade 2 in Maths and English is essential.

 

Teaching Assistant (PE Focus) Apprenticeship

Level 3

Duration: 15-18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

Teaching Assistant Apprentices work alongside teachers to support the delivery of lessons. This course trains apprentices to become teaching assistants while developing a focus on PE.

Our level 3 teaching assistant learners will access high quality off the job training once a week. This is delivered by our qualified teaching staff and includes a blend of theory and practical sessions throughout their time on programme.

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English is essential. Experience volunteering or completing work experience within a school will be very desirable.

 

Community Sport and Health Officer

Level 3

Duration: 15-18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

The Community Sport and Health Officer (CSHO) role focusses mainly on initiating behaviour change in local society. The CSHO will help to organise and coordinate the delivery of activities and opportunities for local communities with the aim of becoming more physically active. CSHO apprentices can work in community-based roles such as district councils, Community Interest Organisations, sport clubs and organisations.

Apprentices can gain various other qualifications tailored to learners’ and employers’ goals. Our learners undertake off-the-job training once a week delivered by our dedicated cohort tutors with a mix of practical and theory lessons.

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English is essential. Experience volunteering or completing work experience within a sports setting will be very desirable.

School Sport Coach Apprenticeship

Level 4

Duration: 18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)

School Sport Coaches aim to provide meaningful and high-quality learning, development and performance experiences for children and young people. They take an increasingly lead role in School Sport by enriching local competitions, increasing participation, raising educational standards and enhancing well-being and social change. As a result, learners will develop skills, knowledge and behaviours that support the cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth of children and young people.

Our learners undertake off-the-job training once a week delivered by our dedicated cohort tutors with a mix of practical and theory lessons.

Grade 4 or above in Maths and English is essential. Previous sport/teaching assistant/childcare qualification is essential. You will need to have completed a substantial amount of time working or volunteering with children within a sport role (at least 6 months). You will need to be a leader in the area, with previous skills and knowledge to be able to confidently join the L4 course.

 

Reasons to apply

Reasons to apply

apprentices trained across the East of England so far

%

passed their apprenticeships

%

progressed onto University or Higher Education

%

found employment or were offered permanent roles within the sector

Applications for 2025/26 will open in March.

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Got a question in the meantime?

We’re here to help! Just drop us a message at recruitment@inspireplus.org.uk or give us a call at 01476 578137. 

Case Studies

Case Studies

Dan Taylor – Apprentice of the Month – January 2024

Dan Taylor – Apprentice of the Month – January 2024

Apprentice of the Month - January 2024     Could you please share some insights about yourself?     I’m really interested by the philosophy of coaching and being able to get the best out of my students. I like a whole range of sports such as football and...

Jack Sumner – Apprentice of the Month – January 2024

Jack Sumner – Apprentice of the Month – January 2024

Apprentice of the Month - January 2024     Could you please share some insights about yourself?    My mum saw that Poplar Farm had come up on Total Jobs and I applied straight away. I then got an email and phone call through to come in for an interview....

Kasey Jackson – Apprentice of the Month – December 2023

Kasey Jackson – Apprentice of the Month – December 2023

Apprentice of the Month - December 2023     Could you please share some insights about yourself?   It was my primary school PE teacher who inspired me to find motivation and a passion for sports. When I was younger, PE wasn’t my passion and it definitely...

FAQ

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Will inspire+ be my employer?
No. inspire+ are a registered training provider. We will support you and your employer throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be assigned an Assessor / Tutor, who will be responsible for delivering a minimum of 20% off-the job training. Your assigned tutor is dependent upon your geographical location.
How do I find a school to work at?
inspire+ will support you as much as possible when you are looking for a school and will send your application to schools in your area. However, finding an employer is essentially your responsibility. Look on job boards and school websites in your area for vacancies. We also encourage applicants to contact schools in your area as they may be open to recruiting an apprentice. Once you have submitted an application, it will be screened by our recruitment team if your application is successful, inspire+ will send your application form to schools in your area.
What hours will I work in my school?
This is entirely dependent upon your employer. As your training provider, inspire+ do not make decisions regarding employment contracts.

To complete the programme, your contract must be for a minimum of 13 months. You will be expected to work 35+ hours per week. Apprentice hours of work tend to be between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday.

What is the qualification I will be completing during the PE, Sport and Wellbeing programme?
This will depend on your career path and previous qualifications, however. the majority of apprentices complete the Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship Standard. We also offer a range of additional qualifications alongside this to support further career development.
What will my main responsibilities be in school?
Around 80% of your time on programme will be spent with your employer. You will be assigned a mentor in school who will be responsible for timetabling your duties. These duties may vary from school to school. However, they are likely to include:

  • Supporting PE and Sport activities in school
  • Supporting ordinary classroom activities
  • Assisting with the running of before and / or after school clubs
  • Offering pastoral support for small groups or individuals
  • Gifted & Talented and / or low self-esteem mentoring support for pupils with SEN or disabilities
  • Working alongside other staff members to promote wellbeing
  • Lunch time supervision / clubs / activities
  • Competition management and assistance at events
  • Data reporting for PE and Sport
  • Developing programmes of study / lessons for classes and individuals
  • Organising and running sports events
When does my apprenticeship start?
If you are successfully appointed as an apprentice, you should be available to attend training in the last week of August. You will receive a week of intensive training and will then join your employer for INSET days in early September. Please make sure you are available for all training sessions. Specific dates will be shared when you have been accepted onto the programme.
Who are Inspire Education Group?
inspire+ deliver the programme in partnership with Inspire Education Group, this college group consists of a group of colleges and a University centre in Peterborough and Stamford. Applicants do not need to worry if they are not within commutable distance from the college. All training is delivered locally in the below areas.
Who pays me?

Your employer is responsible for paying you a salary / wage. The minimum rate for an apprenticeship will be £6.40 per hour as of April 2024. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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01476 578 137

info@inspireplus.org.uk

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