Early Years Tutor/Assessor

Early Years Apprenticeships Tutor Job Description

Salary: Up to £32,000

Working Hours: Minimum of 3 days travel (expensable) + 2 days remote

Area: Apprenticeships

Reporting to: Early Years Programme Manager

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices based in the Early Years Education sector. These apprentices will be at levels 1-5. Knowledge and experience from working in the Early Years Sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

Job Responsibilities

Assessment

• Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gaps
• Develop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needs
• Maintain records relevant to individual candidates
• Undertake observations in the workplace
• Support the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirements
• Assess Skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system.

Training

• Develop individual action plans tailored to candidate needs
• Support 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
• Provide 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 requirements

Co-ordination and Support

• Monitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completion
• Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS
• Supply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmes
• Liaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate Reviews and appraisals
• Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring process
• Take responsibility for the quality of the start-up pack (on-boarding) and evidence base for each apprentice
• Attend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate (Possibly remotely)
• Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment process

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programme
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targets
• Complete 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 employers
• Ensure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve Gateway and End Point Assessment

Other

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
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time
• 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
• Hold an Assessors qualification

Application

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a relevant degree
• Hold an IV/IQA qualification
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester