Sports Assistant - Devizes, United Kingdom - Lavington School

Lavington School

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Devizes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At Lavington School we believe that high-quality sport, PE and physical activity play a crucial role in young people's lives.

Our main goal is to inspire children to be active and to enjoy their best in PE and school sport.

Lavington runs a PE outreach programme for primary schools in the local area who also value the positive impact of PE.

We are looking to appoint a Sports Assistant who can deliver our PE outreach programme,
You will be working initially with approximately six primary schools in the Devizes and
Lavington area, delivering one-hour lessons as well as organising festivals and competitions.
The successful applicant will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

The closing date is Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
The role is for 32.5 h.p.w, a total of 41 working weeks per year (term time plus two summer
holiday weeks) which is 46.74 paid weeks. The salary is £12.18 per hour. The actual salary is
£23,500 per year.

Job Purpose

Main Responsibilities

Primary PE

To inspire children to enjoy being active and taking part in PE and sport, creating a safe and enjoyable, learning environment for them at all times.
To plan and deliver coaching sessions for a range of abilities and age groups including PE lesson cover for primary schools (PPA).
To work with the Trust's Transition Coordinator to develop a summer school activity programme
To deliver a programme of multi skills festivals to Key Stage 1 & 2 pupils and sports leaders training.
To establish and develop sustainable links to local sports clubs and other community providers. Work with these providers and schools to secure facilities and support for schoolbased activity and to encourage more pupils to access clubs and leisure facilities.
To develop and support young leaders and volunteers as coaches, leaders, officials, and organisers.

Support to the PE Department

Administrative duties including web site updating, recording data, event risk assessments, document filing, preparing resources, writing session plans and reports.
To communicate, promote and market programmes and resources to our network in a professional manner; using multimedia where appropriate to support this.
To play a part in the life of the school and Trust, to support their distinctive aims and ethos' and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
To work effectively as a member of the PE Department, to improve the quality of teaching, coaching, and learning.
To work with teaching staff to teach/coach/lead and manage School sports teams each term as directed by the Subject Leader
To work with teaching staff to teach/coach/lead extracurricular sporting activities (lunchtime and after school) as directed.
Promoting professional standards of punctuality, discipline, and sportsmanship with all pupils, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Qualification and Experience

Experience of coaching young people to progress within PE and sport
Experience of working with schools and young people
Understanding of highquality PE, school sport and the National Curriculum
Experience of using technology and multimedia as communicative tools
Technical knowledge of one or more sports
A coaching qualification (or equivalent experience)

Support for the School

To assist with after school sports clubs and fixtures
To drive the school minibus
Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/ professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of students
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Attend regular team meetings and briefings with department and whole staff
Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed.

General

All School staff are expected to:

Work towards and support the School vision and the current School objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
Contribute to the School's programme of extracurricular activities.
Support and contribute to the School's responsibility for safeguarding students.
Work within the School's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
Work to promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff, both current and prospective.
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.

Job Type:
Full Time

Salary:
£12.18 per hour

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
From £12.18 per hour

Expected hours: 32.5 per week

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