Teaching Support Tutor in Bristol

About Best Practice Network

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people. We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do. Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally. We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Role Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 managers 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
• Other
  • Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time

Equality & Diversity

Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices.

Safeguarding

Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

Values

The success of Best Practice Network 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. We are passionate and excited about learning, inclusive and supportive, responsive to student, employer and community needs, always aspiring to the highest standards, professional and enterprising, innovative and creative, friendly and welcoming.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Hold a relevant L5 qualification or have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a teacher or Teaching Assistant with Speech and Language experience – Application
• Have up‑to‑date industry knowledge – Application/Interview
• Hold Level 2 numeracy and literacy qualifications – Application/Certificates
• Have experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role – Application/interview
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners – Application/Interview
• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e‑portfolio’s – Application/Interview
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time – Application/interview
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites – Application
• Have high levels of motivation, empathy and the ability to use own initiative – Interview

Desirable Criteria

• Hold an assessor/teaching qualification – Application
• Hold a relevant degree – Application
• Hold an IV/IQA qualification – Application
• Experience of working in schools or a similar environment – Application

Benefits

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days plus bank holidays
• Health cash plan, once you’ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to 4 your salary
• We’ll 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
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days – 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

Community Message

By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment Conditions

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.