Juniper Training Ltd
Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor - West Midlands
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Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor – West Midlands
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (per annum) Location: West Midlands Role Type: Full-time, Hybrid (.remote + on-site) Base Location: Juniper Training Co., Walton University Estate, Brierley Hill, DY6 7AJ
About the Role
There will be some home-based working, but regular travel to learners’ workplaces will be required. The successful candidate must be based within the West Midlands region.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Early Years professionals? Do you thrive on delivering engaging training that makes a real impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re seeking a dedicated Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor to join our team. You’ll play a key role in inspiring and supporting apprentices on their journey towards qualifications, from delivering dynamic training sessions to providing one-to-one coaching assessment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and interactive group training sessions, including induction training
- Support apprentices through one-to-one coaching, workplace visits, and mentoring
- Assess and provide constructive feedback on apprentices’ portfolio submissions
- Deliver Functional Skills in English and Maths up to Level 2
- Monitor learner progress and set challenging targets
- Maintain high standards of learner attendance, retention, and achievement
- Uphold Juniper’s commitment to inclusivity and workplace safety
Candidate Requirements
Due to the peripatetic nature of this role, you must be a fully licenced driver and have access to a private vehicle.
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We’re looking for:
- At least two years’ experience in the Early Years sector (within the last three years)
- Training delivery experience with adult learners (16+)
- A passion for coaching, mentoring, and apprenticeship success
- A Level 3 Teaching Qualification (or willingness to achieve within six months)
- A TAQA-level Assessor Qualification (or willingness to achieve within six months)
- Strong communication, organisational, and proactive interpersonal skills
- A genuine desire to support underrepresented learners and foster life-long learning
Experience & Qualifications Acceptable
You must qualify with one or more of the following:
or be willing to achieve the above qualifications within six months of starting the role.
Additional Notes
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check required
- Full freelance/employee DBS checks accepted if provided via your prospective employer
Why You’ll Love It Here
Perks & Benefits
✨ Holiday Policy:
- 25 days annual leave (increases to 30 days with service)
- Buy & sell annual leave option
🏋️ Health & Wellbeing:
- Earn an extra week of leave for meeting fitness targets
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental and emotional support
🚗 Mileage & Mobility:
- Funded mileage (35p/mile) for travel above standard work commute
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme (after five years service)
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🛡️ Wellbeing & Financial Security:
- Critical Illness Cover (after five years)
- Christmas Savings Club
🎟️ Boss-Lite Rewards:
- ‘Early Finish Fridays’ (2:30 pm end time)
- Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den (win with us!)
- Long service & special recognition awards
- Eye Test & Eyecare Reimbursement
🎉 Community & Culture: 🌍 PRIDE inclusions & Diversity celebrations 🌍 Monthly talent spotlights for all employees 🌍 Inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace policy
Diversity & Inclusion
At Juniper, we believe language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We’re committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and are committed to safer recruitment practices. This includes:
- Careful scrutiny of applications
- Thorough vetting of employment history and references
- Enhanced DBS checks where necessary to ensure high standards of integrity
Accommodation requests: If you require adjustments during the application process, please let us know—we’re happy to assist.
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