Teaching Assistant Tutor

ROLE PURPOSE

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices supporting teaching, e.g. Teaching Assistant level 3 and Specialist Teaching Assistant level 5. Knowledge and experience from working in the schools sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct skills reviews with apprentices and employers to identify 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, providing feedback via the ePortfolio system.

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 in partnership with FS specialists when required

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

Online classroom delivery to cohorts of apprentices in line with the curriculum planning and using our clients materials

Train 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 online

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 working in collaboration with the CAPs Team

Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment process

Complete all necessary documentation to facilitate the enrolment and registration of new candidates on to the program.

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 all students in the program achieve their goals on time, and complete the necessary documentation to meet Gateway and End Point Assessment requirements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Hold a relevant L5 qualification or have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a teacher or Teaching Assistant

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

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

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

CORE:

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

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

BENEFITS:

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

They 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.

You will both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.

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. 

Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications, we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.