Job Description

Location:

Bridgend CF32 9PW (Hybrid Remote)

Job Type:

Fixed-Term Contract from January 2026 - March 2027 (Cover Maternity)

Salary:

Up to 28,000 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Join TSW Training - An Award-Winning Provider!

Are you passionate about education and helping others succeed? TSW Training, based in Bridgend, is a leading training provider with nearly 60 years of experience in developing people and businesses. We deliver high-quality apprenticeship programmes across South Wales and are looking for a talented Essential Skills Tutor to join our growing team.

About the Role

As an

Essential Skills Tutor,

you will deliver high-quality training in literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy. You will assess learners against criteria set by the relevant awarding body as part of apprenticeship programmes. Your support will include one-to-one sessions, group delivery, and workplace visits -- ensuring apprentices gain the skills they need to succeed.

What You'll Do

Deliver engaging teaching and assessment for Essential Skills qualifications, through group workshops and one-to-one sessions, ensuring learners achieve Essential Skills qualifications and meet Framework requirements. Support apprentices with their literacy, numeracy, and digital skills development. Work closely with Training Advisors to identify learner needs. Conduct visits to employer sites for learning delivery and reviews. Manage a caseload of apprentices and track their progress. Maintain accurate learning records and ensure compliance with quality standards. Support learners with additional learning needs (ALN) where required. Register, conduct, and invigilate controlled tasks in line with awarding body requirements. Manage teaching and assessment tasks, including preparation, marking, and participation in standardisation events. Support planning, monitoring, and achievement of performance targets, to ensure a timely completion and accuracy of learner documentation.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent) Relevant sector-specific qualification Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (you must be willing to travel) Minimum 2 years' experience in teaching or assessment Willingness to undergo a DBS check and EWC registration (cost covered by the company).

Desirable:

Certificate of Higher Education Welsh speaker (preferred) Understanding of Prevent and safeguarding duties Experience of delivering Essential Skills Qualifications Experience of Work Based Learning and Award Body practices

What We Offer

At TSW, our employees have access to several great benefits, including:

28 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays (36 days in total) Hybrid remote working Free on-site parking Casual dress code Company pension scheme Sick pay Bereavement leave Company events Professional development opportunities Travel expenses covered for work-related travel

Ready to Make a Difference?

TSW Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all our staff to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children/vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those considered spent, must be declared. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and register with Education Workforce Council (EWC) before employment can commence. "A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position with us. We assess each case on its merits, in line with our recruitment policy and applicable legislation."

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

TSW operates as an equal opportunity's employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE or equivalent)
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Work Based Learning: 1 year (preferred) teaching or assessment : 2 years (preferred)
Language:

Welsh (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and access to a car (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgend CF32 9PW