Early Years Apprenticeship & TA Tutor

Educated Appointments are delighted to be supporting a DfE accredited and Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development in hiring an Early Years Apprenticeship & TA Tutor to join their team.

Our client share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

Main Purpose

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 working in 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.

Responsibilities

Assessment:

• Conduct skills reviews with apprentices and employers to identify gaps.


• Develop and implement individualized training plans.


• Maintain candidate records and perform workplace observations.


• Deliver high-quality training, including functional skills, to meet awarding body standards.


• Assess skills and behaviours, providing feedback via the ePortfolio system.

Training:

• Create tailored action plans for candidates.


• Deliver workplace training covering Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours.


• Support English and Maths training, ensuring successful completion in collaboration with FS specialists.


• Provide tutorial support on Prevent, British Values, Personal Development, Behaviour, Welfare, Safeguarding, and additional learning needs.


• Conduct remote webinars for apprentices.


• Train on British Values, Prevent, mental health, well-being, career guidance, and safety topics.

Coordination and Support:

• Monitor candidate progress and support portfolio completion and assessments, setting timely completion targets.


• Record and report on Additional Learning Support (ALS).


• Provide apprenticeship program information to employers and employees.


• Collaborate with line managers for reviews and appraisals.


• Supply data on programs and learners, contributing to self-assessment monitoring.


• Manage the start-up pack and evidence base for apprentices.


• Attend CPD, Standardization events, and company conferences in Bristol.


• Support apprentices and employers in the End Point Assessment process.

Administration:

• Complete documentation for signing up new candidates and tracking their progress.


• Maintain records of candidate progress against targets.


• Document employer visits, candidate reviews, assessment visits, and other appointments.


• Ensure timely student achievement and complete necessary Gateway and End Point Assessment documentation.

Essential Criteria

Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area

Have up to date industry knowledge

Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications

Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role

Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners

Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio’s

Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites 

Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative 

Desirable Criteria

Hold an assessors qualification

Hold a relevant degree

Hold an IV/IQA qualification

Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment

Early Years Advanced Practitioner or Management experience

Company Benefits

28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.

We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.

From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.

We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.

Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.

Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation – this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.