Training Advisor / Early Years Childcare Learning Coach

AWD online; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider is seeking an Early Years Childcare Apprenticeship Training Advisor to mentor apprentices in London and the South East. The role involves delivering tailored training, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with Early Years standards. Candidates must have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education and experience in coaching or mentoring. Competitive salary with benefits including a pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% contribution

Laptop and mobile phone for remote working

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• A background in Early Years Education or Childcare with a minimum Level 3 qualification.
• Proven experience of coaching, mentoring or training delivery for apprentices or learners.
• Experience with assessment and providing constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Learner Inductions and initial assessments.
• Deliver tailored training sessions aligned to the Early Years curriculum.
• Track milestones and support timely completion of assessments.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Early Years Education

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare

Job description

Early Years Childcare Apprenticeship Training Advisor / Learning Coach

Support apprentices to achieve Early Years standards through coaching, mentoring and training delivery. Use your safeguarding knowledge, EYFS expertise and assessment skills to drive learner progress, Functional Skills, and high-quality outcomes across early years settings.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Learning Mentor, Apprenticeship Coach, Early Years Trainer, Childcare Assessor, Skills Development Coach, Lecturer, Learner Mentor.

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Home based with travel to your caseload of learners covering London and South East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week

PLEASE NOTE: You will need a Full Driving Licence and your Own Vehicle

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Early Years Childcare Apprenticeship Training Advisor / Learning Coach to mentor and guide apprentices through their programmes, aligning delivery to EYFS and apprenticeship standards while embedding safeguarding and inclusive practice.

As an Early Years Childcare Apprenticeship Training Advisor / Learning Coach you will plan engaging training, carry out progress reviews and assessments, and provide constructive feedback that builds knowledge, skills and behaviours. You’ll liaise with employers to create purposeful on-the-job learning.

The Early Years Childcare Apprenticeship Training Advisor / Learning Coach will also support Functional Skills, maintain compliant documentation and champion wellbeing, equality and health and safety across early years environments.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company is a passionate and well-established training provider helping people of all ages unlock their potential through apprenticeships and professional development across North Wales and England. Their work focuses on empowering learners and supporting employers in sectors such as health and social care, business, management, hospitality and active leisure.

By working closely with communities and industry partners, the organisation creates real opportunities for growth and success.

If you’re interested in joining a team that’s dedicated to making a genuine difference through education and lifelong learning, we’d love to hear from you.

The organisation is always happy to hear from passionate professionals working in their sectors, even if they don’t have a current vacancy. If your background is in one of their other sectors, Active Leisure, Management, or Teaching & Learning, please feel free to get in touch.

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Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

• Conduct Learner Inductions: complete comprehensive onboarding and initial assessments
• Plan Engaging Training: deliver tailored sessions aligned to the Early Years curriculum and standards
• Assess Progress and Feedback: review work, set targets and provide sector-specific guidance
• Embed Safeguarding and EYFS: reinforce child development, health and safety and inclusive practice
• Liaise with Employers: coordinate on-the-job opportunities that meet industry expectations
• Monitor Achievement: track milestones and support timely completion of assessments
• Support Functional Skills: provide English, Maths and ICT support where needed
• Provide Pastoral Care: help learners overcome barriers to learning and build resilience
• Maintain Compliance Records: keep accurate documentation for funding and regulatory bodies
• Champion Equality and Wellbeing: promote safe, inclusive and positive learning environments

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A background in Early Years Education or Childcare with a minimum Level 3 qualification
• Experience with EYFS, safeguarding, SEND and health and safety in childcare settings
• Proven experience of coaching, mentoring or training delivery for apprentices or learners
• Experience with assessment and providing constructive feedback to drive progress
• Experience with Functional Skills support in English, Maths and ICT
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills with good written English
• Proficiency with ICT and confidence using technology to enhance learning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employers and colleagues
• Commitment to CPD, quality and safeguarding
• Full driving licence and own transport
• Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check

BENEFITS

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days with service)
• Pension scheme with 5% contribution
• Four-week induction and training programme
• Laptop and mobile phone for agile remote working
• Bupa Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward and Recognition Scheme

THIS ROLE REQUIRES A DBS CHECK

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14070