Personal Tutor - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships

Our mission is driven by five core values: Purpose, Positioning, Values, Personality, and Proposition. We are proud to say that 91% of our apprentices report satisfaction with their learning experience and the professional growth they've achieved with us. If you have experience in delivering innovative, impactful, and engaging remote sessions, combined with a strong background in the Early Years Sector and Teaching Assistant at a senior or managerial level, we'd love to hear from you! As a Personal Tutor, you will support a dedicated caseload of learners, delivering outstanding teaching that enhances their experience within our recently introduced Elevate Programme.,

• Inspire and Motivate: Engage, motivate, and inspire learners to achieve their work-based qualifications, driving them to reach their full potential.
• Stretch and Challenge: Provide personalized, insightful feedback that stretches and challenges learners, enabling their continuous professional development.
• Build Strong Relationships: Nurture and maintain strong relationships with both learners and employer partners, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning.
• Support Learner Progress: Use our advanced LMS system (BUD) to monitor learner progress and ensure all learners receive the appropriate support, including functional skills or additional learning assistance as needed.
• Elevate Programme Advocacy: Champion the use of Elevate Workshops, ensuring that learners are engaged and empowered.
• Data and Compliance: Adhere to GDPR regulations and our internal data security policies to protect learner information.
• please note although this is a remote based role due to GDPR you'll need to be based in the UK, We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team. Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations. Attachments


• Assessor Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, D32, A1, V1)
• Teaching Qualification: AET, PTTLS, CET, Cert Ed, PGCE, or equivalent
• Qualifications in Early Years/Teaching Assistant: Level 3 or above
• Occupational Competency: Extensive experience at a senior level within the Early Years sector
• Teaching Experience: Proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• EPA Knowledge: Familiarity with End-Point Assessments (EPA)
• Travel Commitment: Ability to travel for in-person learner observations in and around Essex
  
  At Shaping Lives, our mission is clear: to shape the next generation of early years educators, empowering them with the skills, confidence, and passion to inspire young minds. Our apprenticeships go beyond qualifications-they help educators grow in their careers while making a lasting impact in nurseries across the country.
We are dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and transformative, equipping educators with the tools they need to reach their full potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others in turn.

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
• Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
• Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our colleagues