Early Years Apprenticeship Tutor - North East of England

Job Description

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Early Years Education sector from level 2 to level 5 and the Teaching Assistant role. Knowledge and experience from workingin the Early Years and or Schools sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.Job ResponsibilitiesAssessmentComplete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gapsDevelop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needsMaintain records relevant to individual candidatesUndertake observations in the workplaceSupport the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirementsAssess Skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system.TrainingDevelop individual action plans tailored to candidate needsSupport the delivery of training using approved training resources in the workplace to cover Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.English and Maths - Training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion in partnership with FS specialistProvide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirementsSupporting with remote online delivery of webinars to groups of apprenticesTrain and promote British Values and Prevent, mental health and well-being, careers information and guidance and train on topics such as Sexual Exploitation and being safe onlineCo-ordination and SupportMonitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completionDetailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALSSupply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmesLiaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate Reviews and appraisalsProvide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring processTake responsibility for the quality of the start-up pack (on-boarding) and evidence base for each apprenticeAttend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate remotely and at Bristol Head Office three times per year and attend Company Conferences in Bristol as requiredSupport the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment processAdministrationComplete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programmeMaintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targetsComplete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employersEnsure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve Gateway and End Point AssessmentOtherAny other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to timeEquality & DiversitySupport and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practicesSafeguardingSupport and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/QualitiesThe success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parityof esteem for staff and students.At Best Practice Network we are:

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming

The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.Essential CriteriaHold a qualification or have experience in the subject areaHave up to date industry knowledgeHold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualificationsHave experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations roleAble to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learnersHave strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio’sCan motivate learners and ensure they complete on timeHold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sitesHave high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiativeDesirable CriteriaHold an assessor qualificationHold a relevant degreeHold an IV/IQA qualificationExperience of working in Further Education or a similar environmentEarly Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience

Keyskills :
Apprentice Apprenticeship Assessor Further Education Safeguarding