An opportunity has arisen for a Tutor/Assessor to join our fantastic team at Birth to 19 Apprenticeship Academy.

Start Date

July 2025 (or earlier)

Location

Our roles involve a mixture of office and home-based working (hybrid).

St Edmund’s Nursery School,

Washington Street,

Bradford,

BD8 9QW

Short Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality education and assessment to students pursuing qualifications in Level 3 Teaching Assistant with SEND pathway. The post will be to act as lead tutor on the Level 3 Teaching Assistant with SEND pathway, however there will be opportunity to contribute to our Early Years and Teacher apprenticeships. This role involves planning and delivering lessons, assessing learners\' progress, and providing support and guidance to ensure they achieve their full potential.

Annual Salary

SO1 – 33,366 to 35,235 depending on qualification and experience. This is a permanent all year-round position. Full-time and part-time posts available. A secondment arrangement will be considered.

Main Duties & Objectives

The post will be to act as lead tutor on the Level 3 Teaching Assistant with SEND pathway, however there will be opportunity to contribute to our Early Years and Teacher apprenticeships. This role involves planning and delivering lessons, assessing learners\' progress, and providing support and guidance to ensure they achieve their full potential.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to apprenticeship cohorts, especially SEND pathway.
Develop and utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to cater to different learning styles.
Provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions to support students, addressing individual needs and learning goals.
Assess learners\' work against awarding body standards and criteria.
Provide constructive feedback and guidance to students to support their learning and development.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and assessments.
Ensure all teaching and assessment practices comply with relevant regulations and standards.
Participate in internal and external quality assurance activities.
Keep up-to-date with developments in Education and incorporate best practices into teaching and assessment.
Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching and assessment skills.
Participate in recruitment, delivery and development of courses and cohorts.
Plan, deliver and support Functional Skills sessions for learners who are working towards Maths and English qualifications.

General

To fully participate in company meetings and events as required

To attend relevant training as and when required

To positively represent Birth to 19 at events

To contribute to the ongoing fundraising of the organisation as required

Any other duties appropriate to the post and organisation

Person Specification

You should be comfortable working in an evolving and rapidly changing environment, therefore if you’re innovative, curious, and not afraid of a challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

A teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, or equivalent)
GCSE English & Maths equivalent to Grade C/4 or above
Assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1, or equivalent).
A recognised qualification in Early Years or Education (e.g. Level 3 or above in Early Years, Childcare, or Teaching Assistant field).

Skills & Knowledge

Experience of teaching and/or supporting students with SEND
Enthusiasm for teaching with the ability to motivate and inspire students.
A passion for education with a commitment to student success.
Ability to plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching sessions.
Skilled in using a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
Competent in assessing learners\' work accurately and providing constructive feedback.
Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress and assessments.
Proficient in using administrative tools and educational technology.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students, colleagues and recruiting employers.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective listening skills to understand and address students’ needs.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Experience of teaching or supporting in a Special School or Designated Specialist Provision
Proven experience in teaching and assessing apprenticeship qualifications.
Strong knowledge of SEND and relevant legislation.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
Ability to work independently and innovatively as part of a team.
Willingness to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary

Duration

This is a permanent, all year-round post. Full-time and part-time posts available.

Benefits and Outcomes

Working with us is unique! We are a supportive, values-driven organisation. We are small enough to be able to innovate quickly, and to ensure all who work with us are valued and nurtured; and large and successful enough to have influence with and be supported by local and national decision-makers. Benefits include:

29 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
Clear performance expectations and opportunity to increase salary banding annually
Training and personal development opportunities

The post we are advertising is as a result of sustained growth, and will be a new addition to the team.

Our organisation supports the local economy, and we expect all our staff to support our belief that children and young people should be at the centre of everything we do. This means a commitment to community cohesion and social mobility for all.

Working for us means you will be able to access to a Blue Light Card, along with our School Wellbeing Premium Package which includes, but is not limited to:

Please download the \'Application Form\' from our website, and send the completed version to Abigail Traynor, abigail.traynor@stedmundsbradford.org.uk .
It is essential you write a professionally laid out letter of application which tells us in detail how you meet the core requirements of the post.

Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you match every area of the person specification, and tell us how your experience, knowledge and skills will help us grow and succeed.

Closing Date: Noon Friday 13th June 2025

Support for applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions

We want to make sure that all candidates have equal access to our recruitment and selection procedures. If you have a disability, impairment or long-term health condition that may affect your ability to submit an application, or if you need any adjustments to be able to attend an interview, take part in the selection process or to carry out the job you are applying for, please contactAbi Traynor abigail.traynor@bradfordbirthto19.org

This will enable us to make any reasonable adjustments. Any information provided will not inform any part of the recruitment and selection process.

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