Trainer / Assessor (Functional Skills)

About the role: We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Functional Skills Trainer to join our team. As a Functional Skills Trainer, you will be responsible for providing instruction and support to individuals seeking to develop and enhance their functional skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and information technology. Your role will involve delivering engaging training sessions (both accredited and non-accredited) assessing learners' progress, and providing personalised guidance to help them achieve their learning goals. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for education, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Triage is a Disability Confident Employer who wishes to engage and encourage people with a disability or long-term health condition, ensuring they have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job and make reasonable adjustments to ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in any way.

Role themes: People Motivation | Training and Delivery | Quality & Continuous Improvement

· Proven experience in delivering functional skills training or similar adult education programs.

· Training qualification such as PTTLS, Education & Training or CAVA (or willingness to work towards one within the role.)

· Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English

· Sound knowledge of functional skills requirements and standards.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect with learners from diverse backgrounds.

· Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate learners and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

· Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to meet individual learners' needs.

· Comfortable using instructional technology tools and resources to enhance language instruction and engage learners in digital learning environments.

Desirable criteria:

· Bachelor's degree in Education, PGCE, QTS or a related field.

· Experience creating engaging and interactive lesson plans that align with the learners' goals, incorporating a variety of teaching materials, resources, and activities.

· Previous work with diverse student populations

About the successful applicant:

· Thrive in a people-centric environment

· Interest in self-development

· Values driven

· Compassionate with a true desire for helping people succeed

· Continuous improvement mindset

· Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you

· Will go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest of standards

More details about the role:

· Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages learners participation, and builds confidence in using Maths, English and IT.

· Identify and address the unique learning needs of each learner, offering personalised support to help them overcome language barriers and achieve their learning objectives.

· Outstanding people skills with the ability to negotiate and motivate through action.

· Able to identify and deploy effective solutions to ensure all learners can achieve.

· Possess a true passion for supporting and positively impacting the lives of others.

· You will be comfortable supporting a diverse range of individuals on a 1-2-1 basis or in groups and have very strong engagement and communication skills.

· Conduct initial assessments to determine learners' starting levels and identify areas for improvement. Regularly evaluate learner progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.

· Effectively manage varying sized groups of learners, being able to adapt to various learning styles.

· Full responsibility of delivering innovative training solutions, based on local priorities and contractual requirements.

· Feedback on training materials, identifying new and creative ways to engage learners

· A commitment to continuous professional growth and staying updated on teaching methodologies, resources, and technology.

· Continuously engage in professional development activities to stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in Functional Skills delivery.

· Apply new knowledge and techniques to improve teaching effectiveness.

From £25,500 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• On-site parking


• Store discount, Starting Salary: £25,500 (Dependant on experience), This job description is designed as guidance and there may be requirements to take on additional or alternative tasks to support the business as required. Your key tasks and responsibilities will be agreed with your line manager as part of the Triage performance management cycle.


All applicants must obtain a Disclosure Check on successful appointment (cost reimbursed).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme


• On-site parking


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday