Are you passionate about empowering individuals and promoting lifelong learning in the community? Newground Together is seeking a skilled and dedicated Learning and Skills Assessor to join our team. As an Learning and Skills Assessor, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and informative training sessions to individuals in our local communities. If you have a passion for education and a desire to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Newground Together are a social enterprise and a member of Together Housing Group, with the aim of empowering people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous to achieve our ambition; better lives and opportunities for our communities. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.
 As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Requirements
Outline of Key responsibilities of the Learning and Skills Assessor...
* Design and deliver training workshops and courses within the community on a range of topics. Create training plans and schemes of work that meet the requirements of accredited bodies, adhere to best practices, and achieve quality targets.
* Utilize different teaching methods to engage learners and enhance their skills and knowledge.
* Adapt teaching materials and techniques to meet the needs of diverse learner groups.
* Provide personalized support and guidance to learners, assisting them in setting goals and achieving personal growth.
* Collaborate with community organizations and partners to develop training programs that cater to the needs of the local community.
* Lead the delivery and accreditation of learner-focused provision.
* Maintain accurate records of learner progress and outcomes. Also, demonstrate the progression and learning of participants, and monitor their program engagement accurately.
* Stay updated on current trends and developments in adult education and community work..
* Stay abreast of subject and course developments, best practices in subject delivery, and external requirements of funding and accreditation bodies.
* Collaborate with the team of Employment Advisors to meet the learning needs of participants.
* Establish connections between learning and opportunities in the local labour market.
* Monitor and improve course content to ensure effective approaches that help clients develop confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve successful transitions and progression.
We are looking for someone who has...
* Experience in delivering training in a community setting to participants aged 16+ years up to retirement which enhances employability and promotes personal development.
* Strong knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles and methods.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of learners.
* Good organizational and time management skills.
* Flexible and adaptable approach to teaching, with the ability to respond to the needs and interests of learners.
* A relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience.
* A passion for community development and promoting lifelong learning.
* Experience of working to recognised national standards
* Relevant qualifications e.g. Assessor/ Assessor award (A1, TAQA D32/33), or Level 3 Award in Education and Training or Equivalent (e.g. PTTLS, C&G 7307 or Equivalent Training qualification
Benefits
In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Learning and Skills Assessor role:
* Salary: £26,862 per annum
* You will be working in our
* Hybrid working, 1 day a week working from home.
* 4 days a week working from our Colne and Blackburn hubs delivering.
* Annual salary increment increases
* 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
* A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
* You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture
* Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
* Attractive pension scheme
* A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
* We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.
* To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link
THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Fully Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.