Penygelli Primary School - Wrexham AFC PE and School Sport Apprentice

Employer:

Ap Prentis Cyf

Location:

Penygelli C P School, Heol Glyndwr, Coedpoeth, LL11 3HA, United Kingdom.

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Pay:

Apprenticeship rates

Hours of work:

16-30 hours per week

Training provider:

Achieve More Training Ltd

Level:

Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Sector:

Education and Information Services

Pathway:

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport

Possible start date:

01 September 2026

Closing date:

31 August 2026

Positions available:

1

Vacancy ID:

7055

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About the apprenticeship

Duties

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.

Additional information

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.

Requirements

Skills

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

Qualifications

Minimum A*-C GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:

No

Welsh Written Skills:

No

Course details

Training provider:

Achieve More Training Ltd

Training provider course:

Level 3 NVQ Supporting PE and School Sport

About the employer

Penygelli C P School, Heol Glyndwr, Coedpoeth, LL11 3HA, United Kingdom

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Interview arrangements

Initial phone call followed by interview at the school

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