Teaching Assistant Assessor

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At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.

Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.

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Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
* Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
* Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
* Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
* Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
* Disability Confident Employer
* Investors in People Gold
* Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
* Cyber Essentials
* Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

Job Purpose
The apprenticeship assessor will run and deliver apprenticeship programmes across the Midlands. The role will require the successful candidate to have a good understanding of the delivery of level 3 apprenticeships for the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standards.
An LMP tutor will inspire and ensure that every person that goes through an apprenticeship programme with us will have an opportunity to thrive and succeed. Assessor's will also be responsible for mentoring learners during their work placements and ensuring they are in a safe environment where they can progress and learn.

Essential Responsibilities [The below listed tasks/responsibilities are not exhaustive:]

• Prepare and produce scheme of work and session plans as directed by the Quality Team.
• Deliver Functional Skills qualifications as part of an apprenticeship.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records (e-portfolio and caseload tracker) for each individual learner according to internal procedures.
• Provide progression, retention and achievement information for the course being taught.
• Contribute to the self-assessment process which informs continuous improvement.
• Ensure electronic diaries are kept up to date at all times with detailed appointments.
• Any other duty which, from time to time, may reasonably be required to meet the needs of the business.
• Deliver Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships up to Level 3.
• Undertake appropriate initial assessment of learners to ascertain their starting point on the course.
• Assess learner's performance in the workplace.
• Work with employers in order to maintain engagement and curriculum sequencing.
• Carry out regular progress reviews with learners in order to track progress towards timely completions.
• Provide on-going information, advice and guidance with learners in order for them to reach their aspirations.
• Deliver training on 1:1 or group basis - face to face or online.
• Keep up to date with curriculum development in the relevant subject areas.
• Deliver inclusive and high-quality courses, materials and opportunities to all learners, and actively seek to eliminate any indirect or direct discriminatory practice or behaviours.
• Comply with the internal quality assurance strategy in order to ensure that assessments are delivered to a high standard.
• Undertake appropriate training as identified through the observation and line management process.
• Achieve good levels of compliance by maintaining timely records on Smart Assessor.

Qualifications

• Teaching Qualification at Level 3/5 or equivalent (Essential)
• Qualified Teacher Status (Essential)
• TAQA Assessors qualification or equivalent i.e. A1/D32/D33 (desirable)
• IQA qualification or equivalent (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience of working within the childcare / education sector.
• Experience of working with young people aged 16 plus.
• At least five years' experience of working in an education, as a tutor, training, and development environment with a demonstrable track record of successful outcomes.
• Proven experience of successfully managing the full learner journey; initial assessment, IAG, diagnostic, teaching-learning-assessment, including classroom and 1:1 delivery.
• Experience of using e-portfolio systems e.g. SMART Assessor.
• Knowledge and understanding of standards up to level 3, 4 or 5 with different relevant awarding bodies.
• Knowledge of funding streams and funding requirements for the delivery of Apprenticeships, Traineeships, and other skills programmes.
• A strong understanding of functional skills, specifically legacy English, and Math's.

What's in it for you(remuneration & benefits)?

• £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.

Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.

The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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