Early Years and Business Services Skills Coach – North West in Manchester

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Location: Remote with travel across North West (and Wolverhampton for meetings/training)

As a Skills Coach, you will deliver dynamic and effective training sessions to Early Years and Business Admin apprentices both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis. You'll support learners through every stage of their apprenticeship journey, from induction through to completion, ensuring excellent attendance, retention, achievement, and progression. This is a rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences and helping apprentices build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed.

This role offers a blend of home-based working and travel within the North West/Manchester/North Staffs and South Yorkshire area to visit learners in their workplace, therefore candidates should be based within the North/North West. In addition, there will be a requirement to attend training sessions and team meetings in Wolverhampton and the West Midlands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging training across Early Years and Business Admin apprenticeships at Level 2 & 3
• Facilitate inspiring inductions and creative, standards-aligned learning programmes.
• Support delivery in English and Maths Functional Skills up to Level 2.
• Create an inclusive, motivating environment that encourages participation and achievement.
• Manage ILPs, monitor progress and set challenging learning goals.
• Conduct initial assessments and set personalised targets.
• Assess qualifications and apprenticeship portfolios against awarding body standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and meaningful progress reviews.
• Deliver workplace visits and one-to-one coaching to support development.
• Identify and overcome barriers to learning, keeping apprentices on track.
• Drive attendance, retention and achievement.
• Build strong, positive relationships with apprentices and employers.
• Promote continuous improvement and high performance.
• Inspire learners to reach their potential and achieve their career goals.

What You Need to Bring to the Table

• Strong background in early years with business administration duties
• Experienced in delivering apprenticeship training and assessing learner portfolios.
• Passionate about teaching, learning, and learner success.
• An engaging and confident presenter with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in English and Maths Functional Skills delivery up to Level 2.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied caseload of apprentices.
• TAQA or equivalent assessor qualification
• Full driving license and access to a car, as training will take place across employer locations.

Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It!

• 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
• Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long service & special recognition awards
• Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
• PRIDE monthly celebrations
• Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
• Christmas Savings Club
• Eyecare reimbursement
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
• Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
• Corporate events throughout the year!

Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Juniper Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, check employment history and references, and investigate any gaps in employment. Pre-employment checks will also include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications. Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks, which may include an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We may also carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.