Job Description

Training and Development Coach - Education and Childcare
Salary: Up to 34,256 (Depending on experience)
Hours: 37 per week
Working Weeks: Full Year
Contract Type: One Year Fixed Term
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 04 January 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026
'Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'
Our Organisation
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.
The Exciting Role
An Exciting Opportunity to Inspire the Next Generation of Practitioners
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Training and Development Coach to join our successful and supportive Education and Childcare Team. This is your chance to make a real difference--guiding apprentices across Early Years and Teaching Assistant standards (up to Level 3, with Level 5 delivery desirable) as they build rewarding careers that shape the lives of children and young people.
This exciting role would suit:

• An experienced Trainer Assessor/Coach seeking a new challenge within an Ofsted Outstanding organisation that puts learners and staff at the heart of what we do.

You'll play a key part in delivering engaging, high-quality training and assessments--supporting apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to excel in their roles and achieve high grades at End Point Assessment.
You'll work closely with employers across Lancashire, supporting their business needs and helping shape a curriculum that reflects the latest developments in the sector. In return, you'll be part of a welcoming and dynamic team, with access to continuous professional development and real opportunities to grow your career.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington but may be required to travel across sites.
What You Will Be Doing:

• Support, coach and assess apprentices through tailored training, workplace visits, and individual feedback.
• Deliver engaging sessions and embed English, maths and personal development into the apprenticeship journey.
• Work in partnership with our Functional Skills and curriculum teams.
• Build strong relationships with employers to enhance apprentice progress and curriculum relevance.
• Ensure timely achievement and preparation for End Point Assessment.

What We Are Looking For:

• A qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent), with experience delivering high-quality apprenticeships in Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant standards (Level 2-3 essential; Level 5 desirable).
• Relevant occupational qualifications and industry experience in Early Years or education support roles.
• A sound understanding of apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment processes, and how to support learners to achieve distinction-level outcomes.
• A strong grasp of quality and compliance requirements, including Ofsted expectations, safeguarding, and ESFA funding rules.
• Confidence using digital platforms such as OneFile, e-portfolios, and learner management systems to plan, track and enhance learner progress.
• The ability to inspire and support apprentices of all ages, embedding English, maths, and personal development into the learning journey.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a flexible, collaborative approach to working with employers, colleagues and learners.
• A genuine passion for apprenticeships and a commitment to helping every learner reach their full potential.

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our 'working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.
The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.
We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.
Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.
The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.
Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YT

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