Job Opportunity

Work Based Assessor/Tutor

Job Description

Halifax Opportunities Trust is a large, local social enterprise with a broad portfolio of activities that create vibrant, multicultural and self-sustaining communities in Calderdale and Kirklees.

Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Full-time
Location: Hybrid Working - Elsie Whiteley Innovation Centre
Delivery Area: Apprenticeships
Deadline: Tuesday 25th February 2025 @ 5pm
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

We are looking for someone with:

Experience delivering the apprenticeship standards for learners in Teaching Assistants and/or Early years
The ability to observe, review and provide feedback to the learners for Level 2 to Level 5 in any of the above subjects
Experience in supporting and delivering Maths & English Functional Skills to Level 2
Experience in supporting, motivating and mentoring learners through their learning journey through to completion
The ability to ensure learners have clear objectives timely to support their progression
Experience in visiting individuals in their work place using your vocational experience and knowledge to teach and support learners achieve their apprenticeship standard
The ability to manage your own diary to ensure you are delivering against your KPIs, arranging and attending scheduled visits and completing both company and personal administration
Experience in collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver an exceptional service to learners and clients whilst maintaining standards and regulatory requirements
The ability to work with colleagues to develop resources

Qualification requirements:

Assessor qualified such as CAVA, TAQA, A1, D32/D33
Teaching qualification PTLLS, EAT or equivalent

About the Role

We are looking for someone who has a strong background delivering apprenticeship standards with strong organisational skills and excellent communication skills.

Application Information and How to Apply

Job Description

Reports to:

Apprenticeship Lead

Job Overview:

To carry out a range of teaching and assessment duties in relation to the delivery and administration of Apprenticeship Standards. To support with delivery of functional skills to level 2. To prepare and support learners to successfully pass through the apprenticeship gateway and end point assessment process. Ensure that all activity including recruitment, assessments, monitoring and recording are carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and be able to support in the engagement of employers.

Responsibility and Duties:

Deliver the highest quality Apprenticeship standards including Teaching Assistants and Early Years.
Carry out assessment activities that inspire and challenge all learners, meet their individual needs and allow them to develop their knowledge skills and behaviours’.
Ensure timely completion by learners.
Support with the delivery of Functional Skills in Math and English to Level 2
To prepare and support learners to successfully pass through the Apprenticeship gateway and end point assessment process.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and achievement of agreed performance targets.
To use diverse evidence which demonstrates learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviors
To assess students’ competence in accordance with national standards within a range of qualifications in; Teaching Assistants, Early years, Education Support.
To keep up to date with national and regional developments relevant to the post.
To ensure all prospective learners receive Information Advice and Guidance and Employment support as appropriate.
To undertake any other tasks and duties that may be reasonably requested by the Apprenticeship Lead.
To actively contribute to the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

General Responsibilities

Working as part of a team in planning and implementing initial skills scans, assessments and course reviews with learners.
To ensure appropriate support is provided to engage employers in the delivery of the Apprenticeship Standards Programme.
To liaise with other assessors, quality assurers, external agencies and corporate clients to ensure that consistent and coherent procedures are adhered to.
To maintain all appropriate records, logs and other documentation relating to assessment in accordance with the requirements of the Awarding Bodies, Assessment Centre and funding body requirements.
Attend and complete actions from regular support sessions with line manager.
Adopt a creative and innovative approach towards practice by being open to opportunities for improvements, and encouraging staff to make suggestions.
Attend regular staff meetings, training days and other training as required.
Maintain up to date knowledge regarding legislation.
Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, in line with agreed annual performance objectives
To undertake any other tasks and duties that may be reasonably requested by management

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge:

Essential:

Experience of delivering Apprenticeship standards in Teaching Assistants and/or Early years to Level 3 or above.
Experience of internal and external moderation processes
Up to date knowledge Apprenticeship Standards in Education and early Years
Recent experience of working and/or managing within the childcare or teaching sector
Experience of working in a target driven environment
Experience of ensuring timely learner completions whilst maintaining high standards of service

Desirable:

Experience of teaching Functional Skills at Level 2

Education and Qualifications:

Essential:

Assessor qualified such as CAVA, TAQA, A1, D32/D33
Teaching qualification PTLLS, EAT or equivalent
Evidence of continuous professional development relating to the post
Hold a childcare qualification or Supported Teaching and Learning qualification at level 3 or above
GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or Equivalent

Desirable:

Level 4 & 5 Early years
QA Award

Abilities and Skills

Essential:

Effective communication skills
Ability to devise, plan, monitor and evaluate learning provision
Ability to deliver on line learning and workshops to learners in groups and individually
Ability to carry out detailed administrative tasks and data analysis to a high standard
Ability to produce effective resources to support the learners.

Desirable:

Ability to work at pace and meet timely completions
Good organisational Skills
Ability to self-manage

Traits and Characteristics:

Essential:

Ability to drive and have use of a car with business insurance
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include occasional weekends and evenings
Ability to work independently, flexible and under pressure
Able to enthuse and communicate well
Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity in service provision
Fit to carry out all tasks associated with the post
Positive can-do attitude

Desirable:

Circumstances:

Essential:

Desirable:

How to Apply

To apply, please view the job description and personal specification and complete the online application form

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Diane Illingworth on 07732499826

Privacy Notice

Halifax Opportunities Trust is registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018. Halifax Opportunities Trust takes its responsibilities under the Act very seriously.

The information provided by you is collected for the purposes of processing your application for employment against the Job Description and Person Specification. Application forms are used to determine who to interview for the advertised position by way of shortlisting.

If you are successful in your application and are subsequently offered a position with Halifax Opportunities Trust, the data collected will be used to carry out pre-employment checks and ensure your suitability for the position. The data will then be transferred onto your personnel file.

You may withdraw consent at any time to recruitment@regen.org.uk. In addition you have the right to see what information is held about you, to have inaccurate information corrected, to have information removed from our system unless we are required by law or a statutory purpose to keep it and the right to complain to the Data Protection Officer if you feel that the data has not been handled in accordance with the law. Halifax Opportunities Trust Data Protection officer is Malgorzata Ciewiertnia and can be contacted at Privacy@regen.org.uk .

Application forms will be kept for a period of six months for unsuccessful candidates. For successful applicants, the information will be transferred to your personnel file and will be kept for a maximum of the individual’s employment with us plus seven years or as per recommended guidelines for jobs working with children and vulnerable groups, term of employment plus 25 years or until such a time as the data is reviewed.

What makes HOT a

great place to work?

We’re a Real Living Wage employer because we recognise the benefits of paying a decent wage to all our staff.

We are a Mindful Employer which means we take our employees’ wellbeing very seriously and find ways to promote good mental health within the organisation. We offer a dedicated, confidential phone-line support service (Mindful Employer Plus) through which staff can access practical advice and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

We are a Disability Confident committed employer.

The Trust offers a NEST auto-enrolment pension to all qualifying staff.

How we create opportunities

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It's people who makes us great

As a charity, our day-to-day is underpinned by doing good. This doesn’t only apply to the 1,700 people we reach each day, it also applies to the 180 people who work at Halifax Opportunities Trust. We like to recognise the good things our employees do, which is why we celebrate when people go above and beyond to bring our values to life, with acknowledgement awards. Furthermore, we’re driven by the following three principles:

Our Values

In our daily endeavours to achieve our goals, we are guided by our values. They reflect our culture, the way we want things to be and our expectations of the people we work with.