Trainer Facilitator (Assessor for Early Years & Childcare)

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave pro rata

On-site nursery (Mama Bears)

Staff discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Teacher's Pension Scheme employer 28.6

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a proactive Trainer Facilitator to support and assess learners across Early Years, Childcare and Supporting Teaching and Learning programmes. You will build strong relationships with employers and college teams while helping learners achieve their goals.

You will manage caseloads, monitor progress and provide pastoral support, making sure records are kept up to date and safeguarding requirements are met. A willingness to travel across Devon is expected.

Qualifications

• A Level 3+ qualification in Early Years and/or Supporting Teaching and Learning.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience supporting workplace trainees, apprentices or learners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of learners, assess knowledge and competence, monitor progress.
• Provide pastoral support and promote safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
• Develop placements with employers and maintain accurate records.
• Contribute to quality assurance and programme improvement.
• Support marketing, recruitment events and employer engagement.
• Travel throughout Devon and the South West as required.

Skills

Communication

Administrative skills

Relationship-building

Assessment & target setting

Time management

Education

Level 3+ qualification in Early Years/Supporting Teaching & Learning

GCSE English & Maths grade C/4+ or equivalent

Job description

South Devon College has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Trainer Facilitator to support and assess learners across Early Years, Childcare and Supporting Teaching and Learning programmes. You will help learners achieve their goals while building strong relationships with employers and colleagues.

About the role

You will manage a caseload of learners, assess their knowledge and competence, monitor progress and provide pastoral support. Working closely with employers and College teams, you will also develop placements, maintain accurate records and help ensure programmes meet quality, safeguarding and contractual requirements.

You will also

• Manage and support a caseload of learners.
• Assess learners' knowledge, skills and workplace competence.
• Monitor progress, conduct regular reviews and set appropriate targets.
• Provide pastoral support and promote safeguarding and learner wellbeing.
• Recruit learners and develop work placements with employers.
• Maintain accurate learner, employer and assessment records.
• Complete employer health and safety checks and monitoring visits.
• Contribute to quality assurance, moderation and programme improvement.
• Support marketing, recruitment events and employer engagement.
• Work with curriculum and apprenticeship teams to meet programme targets.

To be successful in this role, you will need

• A Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years and/or Supporting Teaching and Learning
• GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• Relevant experience in Early Years or as a Teaching Assistant
• Experience supporting workplace trainees, apprentices or learners
• Strong communication, administrative and relationship-building skills
• The ability to assess progress, set targets and work effectively under pressure
• A willingness to travel throughout Devon and the South West
• An assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards the relevant assessor and verifier awards

Why join us

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday
• days;
• 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.