What skills and experience we're looking for
If you have experience as a teaching assistant, hold a Level 5 qualification and are looking for an exciting new challenge, it’s time to step into a role where you can truly shape the future. As part of our dynamic Apprenticeships team, you’ll work closely with the Apprenticeships Manager to play a key role in guiding and assessing the progress of Level 3, 4, and 5 teaching assistant apprentices.
As a Coach/Assessor, this is a chance to not only support and coach learners, but also to make a lasting impact by developing and writing curriculum for cutting-edge apprenticeship courses. Your expertise will empower our apprentices to thrive, successfully complete their courses, and set them up for success in their careers.
If you're passionate about nurturing talent, have experience in developing learning materials, and are ready to drive change, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
What are we looking for?
Ideally, you will be educated to Level 5 or have equivalent relevant experience together with excellent numeracy and literacy skills (minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent or working towards). Experience of delivering on-the-job training to staff is highly desirable.
You should also:
• hold a minimum of a Level 5 qualification in Education (e.g. PGCE/CertEd/QTS etc.)
• have experience of working as a Teacher or Teaching Assistant (minimum of 3 years).
• hold a minimum of a Level 2 English and Maths / GCSE equivalents.
• have good organisational skills and the ability to plan your time effectively.
• be confident and professional, with the ability to inspire and motivate people.
• hold a full, clean, UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• be flexible with travel.
• be able to use ICT effectively
• have good communication skills
What the school offers its staff
Who we are
Manor Green School is a large and highly successful special school educating c.300 students aged 2-19, who, due to their complex needs, require significant specialist support to succeed academically and achieve their full potential. The school’s mission statement is to be the Centre of Excellence for students with special educational needs.
As part of our commitment to ‘Excellence for All’, Manor Green is also an apprenticeship main provider. By joining our Apprenticeships team you will help us offer high-quality training not only to internal candidates but also to other schools and colleges.
What we offer
• Continuous professional development and sponsorship for professional qualifications, apprenticeships and free training
• Generous pension and life assurance schemes
• Family-friendly policies & flexible working hours
• Cycle to work scheme & IT equipment scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Free on-site parking
• Eye care and free flu vaccination voucher
• Private contributory healthcare scheme
• Gym, food, entertainment, shopping and holiday discounts
• Contractual Sick Pay
• On-site café
• Free confidential mental health and wellbeing coaching and counselling services
• Staff awards and gift card nominations
• Diversity and inclusion & staff wellbeing groups
• Christmas party and social events
Commitment to safeguarding
Positions are subject to Safer Recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.