Employ an Apprentice
Increase PE, school sport and physical activity participation in your school!
Apprentices can support your organisation in a variety of capacities, including structured play at breaks and lunch, supporting the delivery of extra-curricular activities, sports fixtures, pastoral, classroom and behaviour roles.
We offer bespoke apprenticeship training to meet your professional development needs and ensure apprentices reach their full potential.
Benefits
What an apprentice can do
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.
Why choose us?
How we Support your Organisation
Recruitment
We will provide everything you need to find the right candidate, including job specifications and descriptions, job advert and interview format templates. In addition, we’ll help you to advertise the vacancy, gather candidates and filter CVs. Finally, we’ll then recommend the best candidates for your organisation. But remember, this is teamwork, and you’ll need to support us in this process to guarantee you will find the best apprentice for your organisation.
Training
Before starting work, the apprentices participate in our Induction Week, which provides them with the essential information to begin their employment activities. From there on, they will receive weekly training delivered by our dedicated cohort tutors with a mix of practical and theory lessons. During this training, they will learn about safeguarding, first aid in education, professionalism in schools, team-building activities and everything they need to know to become a valuable member of staff. This gives the employers the opportunity to grow their own skilled staff.
Documentation
To make it easier for you, from the initial contract to the End of Point Assessment, we will help you to complete all the necessary paperwork.
Visits
Every learner will have an inspire+ tutor to guide them throughout their apprenticeship. Our highly trained tutor staff with industry experience will provide weekly training and, every term, visit their workplace to conduct observations and have progress reviews along with their mentor.
Employer Guide to Apprenticeships
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Our Programmes
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 focuses 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 sport 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.
Our Impact
Real Stories
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
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...
Hannah Reid – Apprentice of the Month – November 2023
Apprenticeships as a Promising Career Pathway As an Inspire+ apprentice, I found a promising career pathway that aligned with my passion for sports and desire to impact children's lifestyles. The decision to pursue this apprenticeship was driven by my own...
Existing Employees Training
You can offer new qualifications to your current staff members and get the results you are looking for without compromising your budget.
Our apprenticeship programmes are designed to meet our partners’ needs and are bespoke to upskill your workforce by offering extra training using government funding.
Apprenticeship Levy & Wage
Funding Options
Appointing an apprentice can be a big decision for your organisation. Our apprenticeship advisors are on hand to offer tailored advice during each process stage. Whether you are a levy-payer or a non-ley payer organisation, we will assist you every step of the way.
Apprenticeship Levy
The government apprenticeship levy is a tax paid by employers designed to help organisations offer more apprenticeships.
It is stored in a fund which can be accessed to help pay for apprenticeship training costs.
• The apprenticeship levy is applicable for those whose payroll is over £3 million.
• Its purpose is to finance apprenticeship training.
• Employers are charged at 0.5% of their total payroll as the apprenticeship levy allowance.
• It is collected monthly via PAYE.
• After 24 months any unused levy funds expire and return to the government.
• Employers who are not required to pay a levy may need to contribute 5% towards the cost of an apprenticeship course, while the government will provide the remaining 95% through a co-investment arrangement.
• The government also offers some incentives for organisations taking younger workers. Contact us to check the options available.
Apprenticeship Wage
From April 2024, apprentices of any age in their first year of apprenticeship are entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £6.40.
If they are 19 or over and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship, they are entitled to the National Minimum Wage according to their age.
Use our wage calculator to check the wage of your apprentice.
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