Teaching Support Apprenticeships Tutor – Harrogate

Thrive Approach; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A training company for educational professionals seeks a Teaching Support Apprenticeships Tutor in Harrogate. This role involves developing and delivering tailored training plans for apprentices while promoting strong professional relationships with employers. The ideal candidate has a Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience, possesses strong IT skills, and is passionate about inclusivity and education. Competitive benefits include holiday days that increase with tenure and a healthcare plan post-probation.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days for tenure

Healthcare plan

Free life insurance

Pension contributions

Discounts on online learning resources

Flexible benefits post-probation

Qualifications

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners.
• Experience working with employers in a training or customer relations role.
• Strong IT skills and willingness to use e-portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Complete skills reviews with apprentices and employers.
• Develop individual training plans tailored to candidate needs.
• Monitor candidate progress and provide support.
• Complete relevant documentation to record candidate progress.

Skills

Passion for learning

Inclusivity

Responsiveness to needs

High standards aspiration

Professionalism

Innovation

Friendliness

Education

Level 5 qualification or minimum 2 years’ experience in teaching

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications

Tools

E-portfolios

Job description

Job Details: Teaching Support Apprenticeships Tutor – Harrogate

Location: Harrogate

Employment type: Permanent

About us

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.

About the job

Job 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 Catholic Schools across the relevant diocese 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

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.

About you

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge/Qualities

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.

• 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

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

How Measured Hold a relevant L5 qualification or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a teacher or Teaching Assistant 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 A strong understanding of the teachings and values of the Catholic faith. With the ability to support and promote the Catholic ethos of the institution. Application/ Interview Have high levels of motivation, empathy and the ability to use own initiative

Desirable Criteria

How Measured 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

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.
• We pay for a Healthcare 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.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• 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.