Apprenticeship Skills Coach
Childcare/ Early Years
Reporting to: Apprenticeship Operations Manager.
Position is field based with travel expenses (Expected to attend Head Office occasionally in Barnsley, South Yorkshire).
Hours: Full time.
Salary- 26-32k.
Holidays: 25 + all bank holidays, Birthday off, Christmas Shopping Day.
Benefits: Westfield Health Scheme.
Purpose of Role:
The role of the Skills Coach is to teach, coach and support the development and progression of our learners on Childcare apprenticeship programmes. To ensure the delivery the apprenticeship standards knowledge, skills and behaviours or framework components throughout the learner journey are delivered through a quality process. To teach, coach and support learners within work-based settings delivering effective and engaging training via a blended learning approach. To conduct regular teaching and learning visits to ensure continuous development, progression and achievement of learners allocated on the caseload.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver and facilitate teaching and learning which follows the agreed learning journey and pathway and results in new knowledge, skills and behaviours being applied by learners in their workplace.
* Support and deliver where required English, Maths, and ICT functional skills at level 2 throughout the learner’s learner journey.
* Complete the required number of visits and reviews required for each apprentice meeting all stakeholders’ requirements of quality and funding.
* Engage learner’s line manager to provide adequate support and guidance needed by the learner as outlined on the learner journey.
* Coach learners to collect the required evidence during training sessions, to ensure progression for their apprenticeship and to achieve the necessary milestones in preparation for EPA or framework completion.
* Monitor and review learner’s welfare on a regular basis, taking any necessary action to limit the number of early leavers from the programme and maintain agreed caseload levels.
* Carry out enrichment activities with learners around the prevent, safeguarding and British values government agenda.
* Manage and complete administration duties within given timescales ensuring all paperwork deadlines are achieved.
* Ensure knowledge of all subject areas for both standards and frameworks are kept constantly updated by way of self-development (CPD) and standardisation events.
* Research the industry on a regular basis to keep abreast of market developments and trends including competitor’s practices and delivery activities.
* Evaluate and modify training delivery as a result of learner satisfaction and key stakeholder feedback, audits, or observations of teaching, learning and assessment.
* Monitor health and safety and learner accidents within the apprentice’s workplaces.
* To provide effective IAG service to both internal and external clients/ customers
* Promote Total-TP at every opportunity with funding bodies, learners, placements, careers, schools, and any other applicable external body.
* Any other duties as requested by management
Essential Criteria:
* Level 3 Relevant Occupational Qualification or equivalent in your sector of expertise.
* D32/33/TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award or equivalent.
* Functional Skills Level 2 Math’s & English or equivalent.
* Experience of delivering apprenticeship training and support in a work-based environment.
* Proven experience of assessing learners on apprenticeship frameworks, standards, and EPA requirements.
* Knowledge of Government Funded training.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written.
* Excellent IT knowledge & skills including using electronic portfolio system.
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Ability to work with the minimum of supervision as part of a remote team.
* Ability to motivate and support learners.
Desirable or to be undertaken as part of role:
* Teacher, training qualifications PTLLS CTLLS DTLLS.
* D34 or V1 Award.
Other requirements:
* Be able to work flexible hours and locations (within reason), if required.
* Full driving licence and car.
Equal Opportunities:
At our company, we're all about embracing the beautiful tapestry of humanity. We believe that diversity is our strength, and we're on a mission to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of our world. That's why we're super excited to invite applications from all walks of life! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we want to hear from you. Your gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of who you are won't ever stand in the way of your chance to shine with us. We're all about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone's unique talents are celebrated. So, if you're ready to be part of something special, send us your application—we can't wait to meet you!
Total Rewards:
* Total Leave – all staff benefit from 25 days annual leave + extra Christmas shopping day + extra day for Birthday + 8 Bank Holidays = Total 35 Days.
* 2 Years’ Service – staff who have passed 2 years’ service get an additional 2 days leave.
* 5 Years’ Service – Staff who have passed 5 years’ service get an additional 2 days leave.
* 10 Years’ Service – Staff who have passed 10 years’ service get an additional 2 days leave.
* Total Work Anniversary – Vouchers for colleagues who reach a work anniversary, £10 for every year reached.
* Total Health – Health Insurance all staff have access to the Westfield Health Plan.
* Total Fridays – Early Finish Fridays. On the last Friday of every month staff benefit from a 3pm finish.
* Bright Exchange- Extra discounts and offers through Bright.
* Dress Down Fridays – every Friday staff do not need to wear formal work clothes and can donate £1 to our Charity of the Year.
* Buy & Sell- Buy upto 5 days annual leave and sell upto 3.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@total-tp.com
Total Training Provision are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.