Part Time Early Years Workplace Coach

Kirklees Council; Bishop's Stortford; Vor Ort; GBP 29.468 - 34.668; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Essex County Council is seeking a Part Time Early Years Workplace Coach – Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning to join our Adult Community Learning team in Harlow. This permanent, part-time post offers 18.5 hours per week, with a salary of £29,468 to £34,668 per annum (full-time equivalent).

As a Workplace Coach you will mentor apprentices and adult learners, plan activities, deliver coaching sessions, and work with tutors and employers to ensure inclusive support and successful outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Educated to RQF Level 3 or above in early years.
• Occupational competency in early years.
• Hold a relevant Assessor Qualification (e.g. TAQA, D32, A1).
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge of learner engagement and coaching practice.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting diverse adult learners and apprentices in education, training, or workplace settings.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills with experience of using e-portfolio or learning management systems.

Aufgaben

• Coach, mentor and support a caseload of apprentices and learners to achieve qualifications, skills and personal development goals, conduct regular progress reviews and provide constructive feedback to enable continuous improvement and achievement and maintaining accurate records of progress and outcomes.
• Plan monthly activities that support learning plan targets and as required set and assess work to enable timely learner achievements.
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and group coaching sessions (face-to-face and online) using approved learning platforms and resources to enable successful learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with vocational trainers and sector leads to embed learning support, employability skills, and inclusive practice to ensure a positive learner experience.
• Work in partnership with employers to ensure all elements of the apprenticeship are covered including sign off of Behaviours and be the initial point of contact for any issues to maintain compliance.
• Identify and implement reasonable adjustments for learners with additional support needs, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
• Support the completion of initial assessments and use diagnostic tools to inform learning plans and adaptations to improve learner outcomes.
• Prepare apprentices for Apprenticeship Assessment to ensure readiness and successful completion of apprenticeship standards.
• Promote safeguarding and Prevent, British Values, equality of opportunity and wellbeing across all aspects of service delivery ensuring all staff and learners feel respected, supported and able to thrive.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes and participate in professional development activities, including self‑assessment reviews, sharing best practice to enhance service standards and maintain a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Work flexibly to meet the business needs of the service undertaking other duties from time to time, compatible with the nature of the post.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Kenntnisse

Learner engagement

Coaching

Organisation & IT

Communication

Motivation

Safeguarding awareness

Ausbildung

RQF Level 3+ in Early Years

Assessor Qualification TAQA/D32/A1

Tools

LMS/e-portfolio

Jobbeschreibung

Part Time Early Years Workplace Coach – (Apprenticeships & Work Based Learning)

Permanent, Part Time

£29,468 to £34,668 per annum, full time equivalent

Location: Harlow

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July 2026 at 11:59pm

Please note that this is part time role, offering 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE).

The role

Adult Community Learning (ACL) is Essex County Council’s provider of lifelong learning opportunities, supporting residents to gain new skills, improve employment prospects and enhance their wellbeing. The Workplace Coach plays a key role in motivating and supporting adult learners to achieve their learning goals through high-quality coaching, mentoring and tailored support.

The postholder will work collaboratively with tutors, employers and partners to ensure that all learners receive effective, inclusive and individualised support throughout their learning journey. They will model professional behaviours, encourage progression, and promote safeguarding, wellbeing and equality across all learning settings.

This role ensures every learner, regardless of background or circumstance, can access meaningful learning and develop the confidence, competence and skills to thrive at work and in life.

Accountabilities

• Coach, mentor and support a caseload of apprentices and learners to achieve qualifications, skills and personal development goals, conduct regular progress reviews and provide constructive feedback to enable continuous improvement and achievement and maintaining accurate records of progress and outcomes.
• Plan monthly activities that support learning plan targets and as required set and assess work to enable timely learner achievements.
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one and group coaching sessions (face-to‑face and online) using approved learning platforms and resources to enable successful learning outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with vocational trainers and sector leads to embed learning support, employability skills, and inclusive practice to ensure a positive learner experience.
• Work in partnership with employers to ensure all elements of the apprenticeship are covered including sign off of Behaviours and be the initial point of contact for any issues to maintain compliance.
• Identify and implement reasonable adjustments for learners with additional support needs, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion at all times.
• Support the completion of initial assessments and use diagnostic tools to inform learning plans and adaptations to improve learner outcomes.
• Prepare apprentices for Apprenticeship Assessment to ensure readiness and successful completion of apprenticeship standards.
• Promote safeguarding and Prevent, British Values, equality of opportunity and wellbeing across all aspects of service delivery ensuring all staff and learners feel respected, supported and able to thrive.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes and participate in professional development activities, including self‑assessment reviews, sharing best practice to enhance service standards and maintain a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Work flexibly to meet the business needs of the service undertaking other duties from time to time, compatible with the nature of the post.
• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to RQF Level 3 or above in early years,
• Occupational competency in early years
• Hold a relevant Assessor Qualification (e.g. TAQA, D32, A1)
• Evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge of learner engagement and coaching practice.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting diverse adult learners and apprentices in education, training, or workplace settings.
• Strong organisational, communication and IT skills with experience of using e-portfolio or learning management systems.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners through a positive, inclusive and professional coaching style.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and promoting wellbeing in all aspects of learning delivery.

Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.

Company: Essex County Council