Become a PE Apprentice
Apprenticeships are an excellent chance for young people who want to gain hands-on experience while receiving training through inspire+ apprenticeship programmes.
We are a sport and education charity looking for learners for our apprenticeship programmes. If you are completing your GCSEs or A-Levels and looking for alternatives to university, apprenticeships can quick-start your career by receiving free training while working and earning a salary.
Benefits
Why you should consider an apprenticeship?
They combine off-the-job training with practical sessions and independent learning, providing experience and knowledge for those wanting to start a career in PE, sport or as Teaching Assistants.
✅ Salary: Apprenticeships are paid opportunities to continue studying while starting your career.
✅ Training: Receive free high-quality training with inspire+ once a week.
✅ Workplace support: an experient member of staff will be chosen as your mentor and will teach you the daily activities and support you during your work.
✅ Our Support: From the moment you applied for the apprenticeship, to the End Point Assessment, we’ll be always supporting you. Every learner will have an inspire+ Tutor to guide them throughout their apprenticeship. Our tutors will provide the training and, every term, visit their workplace.
Your Role
What an apprentice does?
Support
Lead
Provide
Promote
Our Programmes
PE Apprenticeship
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.
Active Wraparound Care Apprenticeship
Duration: 13 months (inc. End Point Assessment)
These learners encourage better use of play in a wraparound care setting. They are trained to deliver their daily activities
with a keen eye on improving physical activity and engaging in life-long enjoyment for sport and physical education.
Most applications for this programme come from current staff members of our schools/employers.
But this is not a rule; you can hire an additional person as an apprentice if you wish.
Teaching Assistant (PE Focus) Apprenticeship
Duration: 13-15 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.
Community Sport and Health Officer
Duration: 12-18 months (inc. End Point Assessment)
The Community Sport and Health Officer (CSHO) role focusses 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.
School Sport Coach Apprenticeship
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 off-the- physical growth of children and young people.
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 focusses 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 sports 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.
Reasons to apply
Reasons to apply
apprentices trained across the East of England so far
%
passed their apprenticeships
%
progressed onto University or Higher Education
%
found employment or were offered permanent roles within the sector
Applications for 2025/26 will open in March.
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Got a question in the meantime?
We’re here to help! Just drop us a message at recruitment@inspireplus.org.uk or give us a call at 01476 578137.
Case Studies
Case Studies
Ellie Wacey – Apprentice of the Month – January 2023
Apprentice of the Month - January 2023 Tell us a bit about yourself. Since being a young child, I have been interested in becoming a teacher. I have always enjoyed sports, with a huge interest in netball. During my time at school, I had a lot of mental health...
Max Parsons-Williams – Level 4 – Sports Coach Programme
Level 4 - Sports Coach Programme Tell us a bit about yourself. Hi, I'm Max, and I'm doing the Level 4 - Sports Coach Programme with inspire+. My interests are mainly sport-based; I've always been interested in teaching, so when the applications for this...
Evie Fensome – Level 2 PE, Sport & Well-being Apprentice
Level 2 - PE, Sport & Well-being Apprentice Tell us a bit about yourself. Hi, I'm Evie Fensome, and I work for the Eastfield Academy in Northampton as a PE & Sport Apprentice. I am a very hard-working and always reaching for success. I aspired to...
FAQ
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Will inspire+ be my employer?
How do I find a school to work at?
What hours will I work in my school?
To complete the programme, your contract must be for a minimum of 13 months. You will be expected to work 35+ hours per week. Apprentice hours of work tend to be between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
What is the qualification I will be completing during the PE, Sport and Wellbeing programme?
What will my main responsibilities be in school?
- Supporting PE and Sport activities in school
- Supporting ordinary classroom activities
- Assisting with the running of before and / or after school clubs
- Offering pastoral support for small groups or individuals
- Gifted & Talented and / or low self-esteem mentoring support for pupils with SEN or disabilities
- Working alongside other staff members to promote wellbeing
- Lunch time supervision / clubs / activities
- Competition management and assistance at events
- Data reporting for PE and Sport
- Developing programmes of study / lessons for classes and individuals
- Organising and running sports events
When does my apprenticeship start?
Who are Inspire Education Group?
Who pays me?
Your employer is responsible for paying you a salary / wage. The minimum rate for an apprenticeship will be £6.40 per hour as of April 2024. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
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