Early Years Trainer

Job Title: Early Years Trainer Location: Homebased with regular travel across East Sussex Salary: £32,000 per annum Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week) Role Overview: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Early Years Trainer to deliver a range of Skills Bootcamps to small groups of adult learners in East Sussex. These free, flexible 12-week programmes provide sector-specific training aligned to local employer needs and offer a guaranteed job interview upon completion. The role will be delivered primarily face-to-face, with online tools used to support planning, administration and remote support where appropriate. Class sizes will be capped at 8 learners to ensure quality engagement and outcomes. Key Responsibilities: * Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching of the following qualifications: 1. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education (80 GLH) * * Child development from conception to seven years * Children’s health and wellbeing 2. Becoming a Childminder (60 GLH) * * NCFE CACHE Level 3 unit: Setting up a home-based childcare service * City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering * Paediatric first aid (emergency focused) 3. NCFE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (80 GLH) * * Understanding schools and colleges as organisations * Safeguarding children and young people * Child development * Health and safety in a learning environment * Embed employability provision into the curriculum (e.g. CV writing, job search, interview skills, communication, teamwork) * Use a range of assessment tools to identify learner needs and build tailored learning plans * Maintain accurate learner records including ILPs, reviews and progress tracking * Provide ongoing guidance and pastoral support to ensure learners remain engaged and progress successfully * Collaborate with Employer Engagement Officers to integrate employer input and support job progression * Contribute to curriculum planning, development, and standardisation * Work proactively to support learner recruitment by promoting the programme through external partners * Ensure compliance with all internal quality assurance processes and external regulatory standards Essential/Desirable Criteria: Essential: * PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 teaching qualification * A relevant degree or subject-specific qualification * Experience delivering Early Years, Childcare or Education qualifications (ideally NCFE CACHE) * Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills * Confidence using IT systems for learner tracking and virtual delivery * Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle * Enhanced DBS (funded by employer) Desirable: Knowledge of Skills Bootcamps or DfE-funded adult learning programmes Previous experience supporting adult learners back into employment Experience embedding employability into vocational learning