Teaching Support Tutor - Portsmouth

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + 1 extra day per year

Health Cash Plan

Free life insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Best Practice Network in Portsmouth is seeking a Teaching Support Tutor to plan and support trainees from interview through to completion of the L3 Teaching Assistant and L5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeships. You will deliver high quality training and assessment to learners in the education sector.

The role requires developing action plans, conducting observations, maintaining trainee records and supporting employers, safeguarding and Prevent training, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold Level 2 numeracy and literacy qualifications.
• Assessor qualification required.
• IQA qualification preferred.
• Experience in Further Education is desirable.
• Must be able to travel to customer sites and work remotely when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular skills reviews and identify gaps against TA/STA curriculum themes.
• Visit workplaces for observations and liaise with mentors.
• Maintain records relevant to individual trainees.
• Support training delivery and ALS needs with approved resources.
• Provide wellbeing support and CPD to apprentices.
• Complete documentation for progression and visits and maintain relationships with trainees and employers.

Skills

IT skills

Travel

Remote work

Motivated

Education

Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

Assessor qualification

IQA qualification

FE experience

Job description

Teaching Support Tutor - Portsmouth (VN3010) Portsmouth, 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.

About the Role:

This post will holistically plan, and support from interview stage through to completion of the programme. You will be providing high quality training and assessment for trainees based in the education sector. Your knowledge and experience will be shared with trainees to ensure they achieve their L3 Teaching Assistant and L5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeships8.

Job Responsibilities

Assessment:

• Complete regular skills reviews with apprentices and identify skills and knowledge gaps against the TA/STA curriculum themes
• Complete visits in accordance with the programme requirements completing observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with mentors
• Maintain records relevant to individual trainees
• Support the delivery of high-quality curriculum mastery to meet the apprenticeship standards, as appropriate to the trainees’ requirements
• Assess and feedback to learners using the online learning system (Bud)

Training

• Develop individual action plans tailored to trainees needs - this may be Additional Learning Support or Functional Skill needs
• Support the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover curriculum themes
• Provide tutorial support including key training for the trainees (and employer around Prevent and British values), personal development, behaviour, and welfare, safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements

Coordination and Support

• Monitor apprentices progress and provide support in completion of evidence and uploading on to Bud. Ensuring other evidence is completed in a timely manner, setting targets to ensure timely completion
• Detailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALS (Additional Learning Support)
• Supply information to employees and employers to support TA/STA programmes
• Liaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate reviews and observations
• Provide wellbeing support to apprentices

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation in order to progress the signing up and recording of new trainees on the programme
• Maintain documentation that records the progress of trainees on programme against specified targets
• Complete documentation in relation to visits to employers, trainees reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with trainees and employers
• Ensure timely achievement of all trainees on programme and complete all other required documentation

Other

• Any other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to time
• Ensure own CPD is kept up to date, and attend CPD and Standardisation events, as appropriate, delivered by BPN. Monthly updates must be sent to the Performance Manager
• Participate in all BPN quality assurance and act promptly on all feedback
• Support Ofsted preparation and visits
• Present programme referrals to potential applicants to boost recruitment within your locality, reward scheme associated with this
• Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all trainees, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practices
• Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure trainees, 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.

• Hold a qualification or have experience in the subject area
• Have up to date industry knowledge
• Hold Level 2 equivalent Numeracy and Literacy qualifications
• Have experience of working with employers in a training role
• Able to develop strong professional relationships with employers and learners
• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with e-portfolio’s
• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete on time
• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to customer sites
• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative
• Be comfortable self motivating and working remotely
• Hold an assessor qualification
• Hold an IQA qualification
• Experience of working in Further Education or a similar environment
• 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.

This role also requires criminal records checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and safeguarding legislation. For roles in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, this is a DBS check or PVG Scheme in Scotland. The level of check required will determine what you need to disclose.