Juniper Training Ltd
Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor - West Midlands
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Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor - West Midlands
Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor – West Midlands
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year Location: West Midlands (with some home-based working and regular travel)
About This Role
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Early Years professionals? Do you thrive on delivering engaging, impactful training?
We’re looking for a skilled Early Years Skills Coach/Tutor to support apprentices on their journey to qualification. In this role, you’ll deliver dynamic training, provide one-to-one coaching, assess portfolios, and equip learners with the tools to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a peripatetic role, requiring regular travel to employers’ locations. A full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging and interactive group training sessions, including apprenticeship induction
- Support apprentices through one-to-one coaching and workplace visits, offering tailored guidance
- Assess and provide constructive feedback on apprentices’ portfolios
- Teach and assess English and Maths Functional Skills up to Level 2
- Monitor progress and set achievable targets to increase retention, attendance, and completion rates
- Maintain high standards of learner outcomes and achievement
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- A background in Early Years, with at least two years of relevant experience in the last three years
- Training delivery experience with 16+ learners or adults
- Strong coaching/mentoring skills, with a passion for helping apprentices reach their potential
- Commitment to achieving:
- A Level 3 Teaching Qualification (or drive towards it within six months)
- A TAQA or equivalent assessor qualification (or pursue within six months)
- Proven communication, organisational, and motivational skills
- A clean driving licence and reliable transport (training sessions occur across employer sites)
Benefits
We believe work should inspire—and at Juniper, our perks and benefits reflect that:
- ✅ 25+ holiday days, growing to 30 days with tenure
- ✅ Buy & sell annual leave for flexibility
- 🏋️ As little as 1 hour of fitness a week = an extra week’s paid leave!
- 🚗 26p additional mileage for travel beyond standard business requirements
- 💸 Independent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 🏆 Long service awards with monthly recognitions for excellence (PRIDE celebrations)
- 🚲 Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- 🔄 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm)
- %🎄 Christmas Savings Club dedicated to reducing financial stress
- 👁️ Eye care reimbursements
- ⚡ Electric Car Scheme after five years
- 🛡️ Critical Illness Cover after five years
- 🎉 Corporate wellness events year-round
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Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Juniper, we foster an environment where everyone—regardless of background—feels valued. We are an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to:
- Removing language barriers through inclusive learning support
- Safer recruitment practices, including Enhanced DBS checks
- Partnership with employers to ensure suitability and safeguarding
If accommodating your application needs any adjustments, please let us know—we’re here to support you.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re a skilled, dynamic educator eager to shape the next generation of Early Years professionals, we’d love to hear from you! Join Juniper and be part of a team that Principle for professional growth, diversity, and transformational learning.
Locations Name: Apprenticeships, Head Office – Hilton Cross Business Park, 5 Element Court (hybrid working) Employment Type: Full-time
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