SPORTS/PE COACH / Teaching Assistant HLTA

Fixed Term for 24 Months

Pay Band H / SCP 23 – 25

£32,076 to £33,945 per annum pro rata

[Actual Salary: £25,222 - £26,691]

32 hours per week, 46 weeks per year [Term Time only]

 

The Governors of St John Fisher Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Sports Coach/Teaching Assistant to work with pupils across the school.  The successful candidate will have high expectations of pupils, with a proven track record of raising progress and attainment. The school can offer a warm, welcoming, and friendly working environment.  A highly skilled, supportive, and happy staff team dedicated to providing the best outcomes for all our children. 

At St John Fisher we firmly believe PE is a core subject. We recognise the benefits of high-quality PE and Sport and the impact this has on our pupils development, health, self-confidence and wider curriculum progress.

A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for a PE/Sports Coach/Teaching Assistant who can build upon and evolve the provision that is already established at our school. We are looking for an individual with the ability to bring new ideas and be an ambassador and role model for PE and Sport. This role will involve delivering PE/Sports sessions across school (Reception to Year 6) as well as supporting the PE Lead in implementing the school’s wider PE and Sport offer including before/after school club provision and competitive/enrichment events. As a HLTA the post will also include working with and supporting classroom learning across the school.  

We aim to offer a broad and balanced curriculum and as a school value enrichment experience as part of our wider curriculum offer. We are looking for someone who is confident and has the communication and professional skills to build partnerships with community providers and who can work with us to provide unique opportunities to our pupils and inspire a love of sport. 

Candidates will be:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths – Grade C or above
• UKCC Level 2 Qualified (or higher) in any sport or appropriate equivalent qualification
• A HLTA qualification or equivalent
• Experience of delivering sport coaching sessions to young people aged between 5 and 11 in a school environment.
• Knowledge of the PE National Curriculum and ability to deliver the curriculum through sport.
• The ability to encourage and inspire young people through sport.
• Energy and enthusiasm to improve the learning of all students.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to use your own initiative.
• Strong team working skills.
• The ability to work in a flexible way.
• The ability to show sensitivity in complex situations.
• Good organisational skills

 

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding, to promoting the welfare of children and adhering to the Equality Act 2010. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.  Two satisfactory references will be required and are integral to the interview process.  Please note that open or generic references will not be accepted as part of a safer recruitment process.

 

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2022.

 

Applications MUST be made on the CES application form which can be downloaded from the Catholic Education Service Website: www.cesew.org.uk. This vacancy may also be located via the school’s website: www.stjohnfisherprimary.co.uk. 

 

Completed CES application forms should be submitted electronically to the School Business Manager/Clerk to Governing Body lorraine.morris@knowsley.gov.uk

 

Closing Date: 20^th May 2024 12 noon

Interviews:     23^rd May 2024