Teaching Support Tutor - Maidstone

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Best Practice Network seeks a Teaching Support Tutor in Maidstone to plan, mentor and support apprenticeship training for Teaching Assistant levels 3 and 5. You will assess skills, develop training plans, deliver English/ Maths training, and provide safeguarding guidance in line with curriculum and quality standards.

Role involves online classroom delivery, data reporting, coordinating reviews with line managers, and supporting end-point assessments.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Level 5 qualification or have 2+ years’ experience as a teacher or Teaching Assistant with Speech and Language experience.
• Must have up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications.
• Experience of working with employers in a training or customer relations role.

Responsibilities

• Assess skills and behaviours and provide feedback to learners.
• Develop individual training plans tailored to candidate needs.
• Deliver training in English and Maths and monitor progress.
• Provide tutorial support including safeguarding and British Values.
• Coordinate and support apprenticeship portfolios, end point assessments and evidence.
• Manage administration and record keeping for candidates.

Skills

L5 qualification or TA experience

Industry knowledge

Numeracy & Literacy Level 2

Experience with employers or customer–

IT skills / e-portfolio

Motivation & initiative

Full driving licence & own vehicle

Education

Level 5 qualification

Tools

ePortfolio system

Job description

Teaching Support Tutor - Maidstone (VN2750) England

Salary: GBP31000 - GBP35000 per annum

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.

This post will holistically plan, co-ordinate, mentor and support on training and assessment for apprentices supporting teaching, e.g. Teaching Assistant level 3 and Specialist Teaching Assistant level 5. Knowledge and experience from working in the schools' sector will be shared with apprentices to ensure they achieve their programme at the highest possible level and in a timely fashion.

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 the 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.

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.

At Best Practice Network we are:

• 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 with Speech and Language experience 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

Have high levels of motivation, empathy and the ability to use own initiative Interview

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 Application

• 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.