Teaching Assistant Trainer / Assessor

The purpose of the Teaching Assistant Trainer / Assessor role is to carry out training & assessment for Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard qualification and deliver Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification to Traineeship learners.

What you will be doing:

• Plan and deliver training, carry out assessments and assess portfolio work up to and including a maximum of Level 3.


• Track learner starting points and monitor development.


• Carry out research and product development for new qualifications in line with customer demand and continuous improvement of the provision, including material for the virtual learning environment.


• Provide high quality academic guidance and advice to ensure all learners have a productive and effective learning experience.


• Demonstrate good practice in teaching, learning and assessment in line with Gen2's principles and strategy.


• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.


• Assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of learning and maintaining records to monitor learner progress, achievement and attendance.


• Ensure compliance with Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and all other rules and regulations that govern the work completed for Gen2


• Adapt teaching styles to provide an inclusive curriculum to all learners


• Undertake any such duties which may be specified from time to time, in relation to the role, by management.


• Maintain own continuing professional development.


• Actively follow and promote Gen2 policies, including Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, Equality and Diversity.


• Follow internal policies and procedures for Health and Safety


• Deliver an induction programme that clearly identifies the requirements of the apprenticeship standard


• Prepare learners for entry into the Gateway and ensure all evidence is in place for End Point Assessment.


• Provide one-to-one learner support throughout the learner journey


• Support and promote the development of maths, English and ICT in all areas of learner work


• Arrange for IAG activities throughout the learner journey


• Provide pastoral care and support to learners.


• Effectively communicate and visit with employers and work with them to design an individualised learner curriculum


• Carry out regular progress reviews with apprentices ensuring all party involvement.


• Ensure the full embedding of Fundamental British Values into all teaching practice


• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners.


• Additional duties appropriate to the post as directed by your line manager
  
  This is an excellent opportunity for the person who has Assessor's qualification and also has Teaching Assistant qualification.


If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge and skills with the next generation then this is an exciting opportunity for you., This role is a rewarding position that is initially offered as a 12 month maternity cover with the view for a permanent position, due to the company growth.

We require the candidate to have recent and relevant experience in a similar role.

Your base will be our site in Workington, however you will be meeting learner in schools all over Cumbria. We would like to ensure that you like commuting to different sites and also have your own car and driving licence.

This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit a strong communicator.,
• A strong knowledge of the subject area combined with a broad subject background enabling contribution to teaching programmes


• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines.


• Evidence of experience of working within a school environment either as a Teaching Assistant or qualified Teacher.


• Minimum Level 2 in Maths & English or GCSE grade C/4 or above.


• Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools


• Good digital skills


• L3 Assessor's Award


• L4 Teaching qualification


• Ability to travel throughout the county when required


• Experience in assessing or carrying out reviews with students


• Experience of curriculum design


• Experienced in undertaking pastoral care of students


• A commitment to academic research


• Ability to meet targets and deadlines


• Excellent team player and supportive colleague.


• A 'can do' attitude and proactive approach.
  
  Gen2 was established in 2000 and in 2017 the company joined City & Guilds and became a City & Guilds business. Gen2 currently operates from 5 training centres across Cumbria. Through targeted development of commercial training Gen2 continues to grow its geographic and product portfolio., We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthens and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented within the Group, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities., Our vision is for a world in which everyone has the skills and opportunities to succeed. We support almost five million people each year to develop skills that help them into a job, develop on that job and to prepare for their next job. As a charity, we're proud that everything we do is focused on achieving this purpose.


Through our assessment and credentialing, corporate learning and technical training offers, we partner with our customers to deliver work-based learning programmes that build competency to support better prospects for people, organisations and wider society. We create flexible learning pathways that support lifelong employability, because we believe that people deserve the opportunity to (re)train and (re)learn again and again - gaining new skills at every stage of life, regardless of where they start.

At the heart of our business sits the City & Guilds Foundation which amplifies our purpose by helping to remove barriers to getting into a job, celebrating best practice on the job, and advocating for jobs of the future.

We were founded in 1878 by the City of London and the trade guilds of the time, to help people, organisations and economies to develop their skills for growth.

Our rich experience means we're uniquely positioned to understand the future of work and learning. And, we continually evolve to develop and deliver skills for the workplace of the future. Today, as well as qualifications and assessment, we offer digital credentialing, e-learning technologies, executive leadership development, technical training and consultancy.

Our success is driven by the people we work with. We pride ourselves on our ability to offer an equal opportunity to all our staff and we value diversity within our inclusive culture. We recognise that a diverse workforce is the only way we will achieve our ambitious business goals, so we work hard to be flexible to accommodate everyone.

We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.

You'll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced pension and many other benefits.

Employees health and wellbeing is very important to the Group, and we have a range of tools available to help employees with their mental health and wellbeing and lots more besides. We also provide access to a Group wide Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure with Barred Lists Check as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.