Training & Development Coach (Assessor) - Education and Childcare

East Lancashire Learning Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Accrington seeks a passionate Training & Development Coach to support and assess apprentices in Early Years and Teaching Assistant standards. This position offers an opportunity to inspire learners while ensuring quality and compliance in apprenticeship delivery. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and a genuine commitment to helping every learner achieve their full potential.

Benefits

Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous annual leave including Christmas closure

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality apprenticeships in Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant standards (Level 2-3 essential).
• A sound understanding of apprenticeship standards and End Point Assessment processes.
• Confidence using digital platforms to enhance learner progress.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach and assess apprentices through tailored training.
• Deliver engaging sessions with embedded English and maths.
• Build strong relationships with employers to enhance apprentice progress.

Skills

Qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent)

Experience in Early Years or Teaching Assistant standards

Strong grasp of quality and compliance requirements

Excellent communication skills

Education

Occupational qualifications in Early Years or education support

Tools

Digital platforms (e-portfolios, learner management systems)

Job description

Overview

Training & Development Coach (Assessor) - Education and Childcare
Salary: Up to £32,428.42 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Weeks: Full year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Tuesday 2 September - Midnight
Interview Date: TBC

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group. East Lancashire Learning Group is made up of three merged colleges: Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The Group is a beacon for teaching and learning excellence. It is an innovative provider; a research hub for teaching and learning, with a clear ambition to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for learners.

The Exciting Role

An exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of practitioners. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Training and Development Coach to join our Education and Childcare Team. This is your chance to make a real difference – guiding apprentices across Early Years and Teaching Assistant standards (up to Level 3, with Level 5 delivery desirable) as they build rewarding careers that shape the lives of children and young people.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support, coach and assess apprentices through tailored training, workplace visits, and individual feedback.
• Deliver engaging sessions and embed English, maths and personal development into the apprenticeship journey.
• Work in partnership with our Functional Skills and curriculum teams.
• Build strong relationships with employers to enhance apprentice progress and curriculum relevance.
• Ensure timely achievement and preparation for End Point Assessment.

What We Are Looking For

• A qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent), with experience delivering high-quality apprenticeships in Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant standards (Level 2-3 essential; Level 5 desirable).
• Or an experienced Early Years or education support professional with strong sector knowledge and a passion for developing others. We are happy to support the right candidate to gain their assessing qualifications.
• Relevant occupational qualifications and industry experience in Early Years or education support roles.
• A sound understanding of apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment processes, and how to support learners to achieve distinction-level outcomes.
• A strong grasp of quality and compliance requirements, including Ofsted expectations, safeguarding, and ESFA funding rules.
• Confidence using digital platforms such as OneFile, e-portfolios, and learner management systems to plan, track and enhance learner progress.
• The ability to inspire and support apprentices of all ages, embedding English, maths, and personal development into the learning journey.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with employers, colleagues and learners.
• A genuine passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to helping every learner reach their full potential.

What We Offer in Return

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with employer contributions of 5%
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [emailprotected]

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education. We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.

Important notices

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