Apprenticeship Skills Coach

Total Training Provision; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Training Provision is seeking a Skills Coach to teach, coach and support learners on apprenticeship programmes. You will deliver engaging training through blended learning, conduct regular visits, and ensure progression toward EPA and framework completion.

You will also embed English, Maths and ICT skills, liaison with line managers, and monitor learner welfare while maintaining accurate paperwork and CPD. A remote team environment requires self-motivation and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in your sector.
• D32/33/TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award or equivalent.
• Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience delivering apprenticeship training in a work-based setting.
• Experience assessing learners on apprenticeship frameworks and EPA requirements.
• Knowledge of government-funded training.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate teaching following the learner journey and pathway.
• Support and embed English, Maths and ICT skills to level 2.
• Complete visits and reviews for each apprentice with stakeholders.
• Engage line managers to support learners as outlined.
• Coach learners to collect evidence for milestones and EPA.
• Monitor welfare and manage caseloads to reduce early leavers.
• Carry out enrichment activities around safeguarding and British Values.
• Manage administration and deadlines; maintain CPD and standardisation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work under pressure

Remote team collaboration

Motivating learners

Student motivation

Education

Level 3 Relevant Occupational Qualification

TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award

Functional Skills Level 2 maths & English

Tools

e-portfolio system

Job description

The Role

The role of the Skills Coach is to teach, coach and support the development and progression of our learners on apprenticeship programmes. To ensure the delivery of the apprenticeship standards, knowledge, skills and behaviours or framework components throughout the learner journey are delivered through a quality process.

To teach, coach and support learners within work-based settings, delivering effective and engaging training via a blended learning approach. To conduct regular teaching and learning visits to ensure continuous development, progression and achievement of learners allocated on the caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and facilitate teaching and learning which follows the agreed learning journey and pathway and results in new knowledge, skills and behaviours being applied by learners in their workplace.


• Support and embed English, Maths, and ICT functional skills at level 2 throughout the learner’s journey.


• Complete the required number of visits and reviews for each apprentice, meeting all stakeholders’ quality requirements and funding.


• Engage the learner’s line manager to provide adequate support and guidance needed by the learner as outlined on the learner journey.


• Coach learners to collect the required evidence during training sessions, ensuring progression to achieve the necessary milestones in preparation for EPA or framework completion.


• Monitor and review learners’ welfare, taking any necessary action to limit the number of early leavers from the programme and maintain agreed caseload levels.


• Carry out enrichment activities with learners around the Prevent, Safeguarding, and British Values government agenda.


• Manage and complete administration duties within given timescales, ensuring all paperwork deadlines are achieved.


• Ensure knowledge of all subject areas for both standards and frameworks are kept constantly updated by way of self-development (CPD) and standardisation events.


• Research the industry on a regular basis to keep abreast of market developments and trends, including competitors’ practices and delivery activities.


• Evaluate and modify training delivery as a result of learner satisfaction and key stakeholder feedback, audits, or observations of teaching, learning and assessment.


• Monitor health and safety and learner accidents within the apprentice’s workplaces.


• To provide effective CEIAG service to both internal and external clients/ customers.


• Promote Total Training Provision at every opportunity with funding bodies, learners, placements, careers, schools, and any other applicable external bodies.


• Any other duties as requested by management.

What We Are Looking For

• Level 3 Relevant Occupational Qualification or equivalent in your sector of expertise.


• D32/33/TAQA Level 3 Assessors Award or equivalent.


• Functional Skills Level 2 maths & English or equivalent.


• Experience of delivering apprenticeship training and support in a work-based environment.


• Proven experience of assessing learners on apprenticeship frameworks, standards, and EPA requirements.


• Knowledge of government-funded training.


• Excellent communication, presentation, oral and written skills.


• Excellent IT knowledge & skills, including experience using an e-portfolio system.


• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.


• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision as part of a remote team.


• Ability to motivate and support learners.

Desirables

• Teacher, training qualifications PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS.


• D34 or V1 Award.


• Be able to work flexible hours and locations (within reason), if required.


• Full driving licence and car.