Playwork / TA Tutor & Assessor

Job Title: NVQ Tutor & Assessor

Reporting to: Performance Manager – Apprenticeships

Responsible for: Apprentice Program

Sectors: Education / Playwork

Areas: North East Wales

Salary Scale: £21,000 – £30,000 (Dependent on experience)

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

To train apprenticeship learners in an education environment, specifically in the Playwork and Supporting, Teaching and Learning routes.
To give additional support where necessary and make assessment decisions to judge competence against their chosen apprenticeship programmes.
Maintain delivery standards
Maintain compliance in accordance with guidelines set by WG
Welsh speaker desirable

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Initially assess prior achievements, identify learner suitability for the apprenticeship
Identify learner support needs e.g. Essential Skills and Soft Skills
Agree learner starting points and set targets to develop and progress through the apprenticeship
Deliver classroom, small group and individual sessions of vocational and employability skills
Ensure Essential Skills, Equality & Diversity, British Values and Prevent is embedded into all sessions
Ensure target setting motivates the learner and give written and oral feedback on progression towards agreed targets
Ensure targets are met by learners
Review learner progress in accordance with contractual requirements and the organisation’s systems
Evaluate and document fully the learning of the learner
Maintain existing standards
Ensure that company safeguarding policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to
Ensure that safe practices and a culture of safety are promoted
Ensure learner retention and achievement is within the organisation’s targets
Monitor attendance and report any issues or concerns

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN

Create an individual learning plan that takes into consideration all learner needs and expectations
Update information on progress of learner into learning plan
Take into account learner prior experiences. Set target dates for completion of tasks/units/qualifications/apprenticeship
Refer to plan in reviews

REVIEWING PROGRESS

Target dates on reviews are to help learners effectively work towards achievement
Action plan each learner against all components with a S.M.A.R.T approach
Make targets motivating and give feedback on progress
Involve work-based supervisors/mentors in progress and reviews
Records of reviews must be in detail to show continuous progress

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

Deliver engaging teaching sessions when necessary
Design/deliver/maintain an effective and innovative curriculum to meet the standards set by the company
Identify resources necessary to deliver the programme
Undertake any personal training in order to update qualifications required to support the role and responsibilities
Agree and set targets with learners to develop and progress through the apprenticeship to meet their needs
Review learners progress in accordance with contractual requirements and the organisation’s systems
Prepare and plan the effective delivery of all vocational activity sessions
To be quality assured by observation of teaching, learning and assessment system
To undertake training prescribed by the company in order to maintain the standard and currency of qualifications required to support the role and responsibilities
Actively engage learners in the use of the e-portfolio/tracking system

ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT

Adhere to assessment standards when assessing/moderating learners
Involve employers/supervisors/mentors when planning assessments where appropriate
Integrate the Main Aim Qualification, Essential Skills, Equality and Diversity, Differentiation and Soft Skills competence during all activities
Incorporate various individualised and personalised assessment methods throughout the apprenticeship
Adhere to IQA/moderation systems and procedures
Plan and monitor the timely progress of all learners assigned to sessions
Be responsible for the regular review and target setting of learners

STANDARD MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

To abide by the organisation’s systems and procedures
Produce monthly reports for management
Be a role model in maintaining a positive culture that embeds the organisation’s values by ensuring learners feel valued, safe and supported

SHARED TEAM RESPONSIBILITY

Opportunities