Apprenticeship Vacancies
Penygelli Primary School - Wrexham AFC PE and School Sport Apprentice
Job Description
Penygelli Community Primary School is in the village of Coedpoeth, Wrexham, North Wales. The school offers a warm, caring and inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally. The school is highly regarded by pupils, staff and the wider community, who take great pride in its positive ethos and strong reputation. Pupils feel safe, valued and well supported, benefiting from strong working relationships with dedicated and nurturing staff. Behaviour throughout the school is excellent, with pupils consistently demonstrating respect, kindness and consideration towards one another and adults.
Duties include:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed PE Apprentice to join our friendly and successful primary school team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys sport and physical activity and wants to inspire children by being a positive sporting role model.
In this role, you will help organise and deliver fun, safe Health and Wellbeing sessions, including PE lessons and activities that promote both physical and mental health. You will support pupils in understanding the importance of staying active and looking after their wellbeing. You will also have opportunities to lead extra activities for small groups of pupils, as well as work as a teaching assistant within the classroom.
You will be supported by the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), teachers, and support staff in planning and delivering sessions. In addition, Achieve More will provide extra training opportunities during your time at Ysgol Penygelli.
Essential Criteria:
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver PE and Health and Wellbeing sessions for pupils of different ages.
- Encourage and motivate all pupils, regardless of ability, to take part in physical activities.
- Lead small group enrichment activities, such as balance biking/cycling, outdoor learning, team-building, and loose parts play.
- Help organise and run lunchtime and after-school sports clubs.
- Support pupils in developing their numeracy skills.
- Support pupils in developing their literacy skills.
- Support pupils in developing their digital skills.
- Support creative activities and learning through play.
- Provide support for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
We want someone who:
- Be a positive and inspiring sporting role model for pupils.
- Show confidence and initiative when planning PE and Health and Wellbeing sessions.
- Work effectively with and organise support staff to help deliver PE and sports sessions.
- Plan and lead safe, fun activities for small groups during playtimes, lunchtimes, and after-school clubs (e.g. dance, aerobics, or sports skills).
- Be flexible and adaptable in your approach to working with pupils and staff.
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working with young people in a coaching or educational setting
- Strong sporting background
- Good organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
This is a full-time position, with working hours from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
For three days each week, you will deliver PE and Health and Wellbeing sessions, supported by teaching assistants, during the following times: 9:45am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–3:15pm.
The remaining two days will be more flexible. During this time, you may support teachers in the classroom or lead enrichment activities for small groups of pupils.
You will also be expected to lead a 30-minute group activity each day during lunchtime (12:30pm–1:00pm). In addition, you will run after-school extracurricular clubs on three days each week.
You will have 2 hours and 20 minutes of protected time each week for your own professional development.
As part of this apprenticeship, the successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme that includes:
- On-the-job training – gaining practical experience within a school setting.
- Off-the-job training – attending sessions covering safeguarding, behaviour management, child development, and learning strategies.
- Regular assessments and feedback to track progress and improve skills.
- Additional learning support, particularly in literacy, numeracy, and communication.
- This is an excellent opportunity to develop a career in education with progression opportunities available upon successful completion.