ABOUT US:

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.
We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.
Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.
We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

This post will take a holistic approach to planning, coordinating, mentoring, and supporting the training and assessment of apprentices on the Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 - Catholic Curriculum Provision programme. The role involves sharing knowledge and experience from working within the Catholic school sector to help apprentices achieve their qualification to the highest standard and within the expected timeframe. Responsibilities also include delivering and assessing faith-based content in relation to the Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship Standards.
Job ResponsibilitiesAssessmentComplete skills reviews with apprentices and employers and identify skill and knowledge gapsDevelop and take responsibility for the delivery of individual training plans tailored to candidate needsMaintain records relevant to individual candidatesUndertake observations in Catholic Schools across the relevant diocese workplaceSupport the delivery of high-quality training to exceed awarding body quality standards, including functional skills, in the workplace as appropriate to the candidates’ requirementsAssess Skills and behaviours and feedback to learners using the ePortfolio system.TrainingDevelop individual action plans tailored to candidate needsSupport the delivery of training using approved training resources in the workplace to cover Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.English and Maths - Training, monitoring, supporting, recording and reporting to ensure successful completion in partnership with FS specialists when requiredProvide tutorial support including key training for the Apprentice (and Employer around Prevent and British Values), Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare, Safeguarding and any additional learning support requirements.Online classroom delivery to cohorts of apprentices in line with the curriculum planning and using BPN materialsTrain and promote British Values and Prevent, mental health and well-being, careers information and guidance and train on topics such as Sexual Exploitation and being safe onlineCo-ordination and SupportMonitor candidate progress and provide support in completion of portfolios, end point assessments and other evidence setting targets to ensure timely completionDetailing, monitoring, recording and reporting of ALSSupply information to employees and employers to support apprenticeship programmesLiaise with Line Manager’s to facilitate Reviews and appraisalsProvide appropriate data and information regarding the programme and learners as required and contribute to the regular self-assessment monitoring processTake responsibility for the quality of the start-up pack (on-boarding) and evidence base for each apprentice working in collaboration with the CAPs TeamAttend CPD and Standardisation events as appropriate remotely and at Bristol Head Office three times per year and attend Company Conferences in Bristol as requiredSupport the apprentice and employer as part of the end Point Assessment processAdministrationComplete all relevant documentation to progress the signing up and recording of new candidates on the programmeMaintain documentation that records the progress of candidates on programme against specified targetsComplete documentation in relation to visits to employers, candidate reviews, assessment visits and any other such appointments that evidence, support and maintain relationships with candidates and employersEnsure timely achievement of all students on programme and complete the required documentation to achieve Gateway and End Point AssessmentOtherAny other duties connected with the post as are reasonably required from time to timeEquality & Diversity
Support and promote equality and diversity at Best Practice Network to ensure equality of opportunity for all students, visitors and staff and the elimination of discriminatory practicesSafeguarding
Support and promote the safeguarding agenda at Best Practice Network to ensure students, visitors and staff are safeguarded.