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.
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 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 BPN 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
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 working in collaboration with the CAPs Team
- Attend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate remotely and at Bristol Head Office three times per year and attend Company Conferences in Bristol as required
- Support the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment process
Administration
- Complete all relevant documentation 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
The success of LMP Education rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students.
The following criteria are used to shortlist applicants and assess candidates. Please show evidence of how you meet these criteria in your application.
Essential Criteria
- 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
- 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, empathy and the ability to use own initiative
Desirable Criteria
- Hold an assessor/teaching qualification
- Hold a relevant degree
- Hold an IV/IQA qualification
- Experience of working in schools or a similar environment
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
