Trainer Assessor: Residential Childcare – Bristol

Overview

To deliver high-quality teaching, coaching, and assessment that supports learners to successfully complete their Level 4 and 5 Residential Childcare apprenticeship standards or employer-based qualifications. The role will ensure all learners receive a stimulating, inclusive, and supportive learning journey, aligned to regulatory requirements and organisational values.

Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators

• Responsible for an agreed caseload of apprentices and employer-based learners, providing high-quality training, coaching, mentoring, and assessment to achieve their apprenticeship standard and/or associated qualifications in a timely manner.
• Assess learners’ starting points to plan and sequence training for knowledge, skills, behaviours, English and maths development.
• Develop and agree individual training plans in collaboration with employers to prepare learners for the final assessment/end point assessment.
• Develop and implement effective training and learning strategies and activities, including resources to support learners in progressing toward successful completion of their learning programme.
• Provide training, coaching and assessment that meet standards set by Acorn Training and Awarding Organisations (AO), and comply with relevant AO and Acorn QA processes; present learners’ work for quality assurance as required.
• Ensure off-the-job training is planned, tracked, and monitored as part of the individual apprentices’ training plan.
• Support the continuous development of learners’ English, maths, and digital skills.
• Ensure learners have access to pastoral support and understand Safeguarding, Prevent, Radicalisation, Equality, Diversity and Fundamental British values.
• Organise and plan assessment opportunities and regular review meetings with learners and their employer to set and review targets, provide constructive feedback, and document progress.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers throughout their programme, including Guidance and Wellbeing resources.
• Manage timescales, set and monitor objectives and deadlines, and track training and assessment outcomes and achievement.
• Carry out employer health and safety risk assessment reviews where necessary.
• Maintain an electronic diary of sessions and visits to learners in their workplaces, planning visits in advance and adhering to lone working policy.
• Maintain accurate records for all apprentices and employers in electronic systems, ensuring timely documentation of interactions.

Key Performance Indicators

• Progress of learners over time as measured by performance, skills development, and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Quality and effectiveness of feedback provided to learners.
• Quality of teaching, learning and assessment in both 1:1 and group sessions.
• Engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of assessment processes.
• Learner and employer satisfaction with the teaching, learning and assessment process.
• Timeliness and level of learner achievement and knowledge retention.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications and training

• Level 5 qualification in subject sector specialism (essential)
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent (essential)
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent (essential)
• GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel (essential)
• Level 4 IQA qualification (desirable)
• Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent (desirable)
• IOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification (desirable)
• First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)

Experience

• Current and ongoing involvement within the residential childcare / education and training sector (essential)
• Significant experience working as a Residential Childcare practitioner (essential)
• Meeting targets for timely achievement (essential)
• Working successfully as part of a team (essential)
• Supporting learners to achieve successful outcomes in a work-based environment (desirable)
• Experience working with a diverse caseload of learners (desirable)

Knowledge

• Up-to-date knowledge of residential childcare regulations and practices (essential)
• Understanding of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Counterterrorism legislation as it applies to teaching, learning and assessment (essential)
• Competent in the use of ICT to support teaching, learning, assessment and communication (essential)
• Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted expectations and best practice (desirable)

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good record-keeping and attention to detail
• Efficient time management
• Ability to influence others
• Flexibility and initiative
• Professional with integrity

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, ethnic or social origin, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments can be made during recruitment to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please contact recruitment@acorntraining.co.uk to discuss alternative options or application methods.

Job Benefits

• Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid role
• Up to 26 days annual leave, with option to purchase up to 10 additional days
• Pension scheme to support long-term financial wellbeing
• Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
• Westfield Health Scheme with comprehensive benefits
• Wellbeing initiatives and mental health support
• Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and prayer space facilities
• Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
• Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year
• £500 Recommend a friend scheme

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