Teaching Support Apprenticeship Tutor - Reading

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.

This post will holistically plan, and support, from intake stage through to completion of the programme. You will be providing high quality training and assessment for trainees based in the education sector. Your knowledge and experience will be shared with trainees to ensure they achieve their teaching assistant qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete termly skills reviews with trainees and identify skills and knowledge gaps against the curriculum themes.
• Complete visits in accordance with the programme requirements completing observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with mentors and lead trainers.
• Maintain records relevant to individual trainees.
• Support the delivery of high-quality curriculum mastery to meet the standards, as appropriate to the trainees’ requirements.
• Assess and feedback to learners using the portfolio system.
• Develop individual action plans tailored to trainees needs.
• Support the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover curriculum themes.
• Provide tutorial support including key training for the trainees (and employer around Prevent and British values), personal development, behaviour, and welfare, safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements.
• Monitor trainees progress and provide support in completion of evidence and uploading on to Bud.
• Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS.
• Supply information to employees and employers to support their programmes.
• Liaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate reviews and appraisals.
• Provide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and trainees as required and contribute to the regular self‑evaluation monitoring process.
• Review the teaching file and learning sequences on each visit, and provide feedback on work submitted.
• Provide mental health and wellbeing support to trainees.
• Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new trainees on the programme.
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of trainees on programme against specified targets.
• Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, trainees reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with trainees and employers.
• Ensure timely achievement of all trainees on programme and complete all other required documentation.
• Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time.
• Ensure own CPD is kept up to date, and attend CPD and Standardisation events, as appropriate, delivered by BPN.
• Termly updates must be sent to the Performance Manager.
• Participate in all BPN quality assurance and act promptly on all feedback.
• Support Ofsted preparation and visits.
• Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all trainees, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices.
• Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure trainees, visitors and staff are safeguarded.

About you

• Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area.
• 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 apprentice locations.
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative.
• Hold an assessor qualification.
• Prior experience as a HLTA (Higher level teaching assistant) or L5 STA (Specialist teaching assistant).
• Hold an IV/IQA qualification.
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment.

What we Offer

• 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 x4 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.

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 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. This role also requires criminal records checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and safeguarding legislation. For roles in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, this is a DBS check or PVG Scheme in Scotland. The level of check required will determine what you need to disclose.