Trainer / Assessor (Functional Skills)

Job Introduction

Who is Triage? 

Triage provides information, advice, guidance, skills, workplace training, work preparation and supportive recruitment services that help people secure a job, progress in the workplace and build meaningful careers. 

Delivering from locations across Scotland and England, Triage partners with multiple public, private and community organisation. Working with local, regional, and national stakeholders, prime contractors and Jobcentre Plus, we deliver employment, education and training programmes that respond to the social, cultural, inclusive and economic growth agendas. 

We are looking for people to join us, who reflect our values. With offices across the UK, our values are what helps unite our teams and provides us with a sense of belonging. No matter the location we work in, or the role we carry out, we feel a sense of community and that's all because of our values. For us, our five values frame our interactions and set standards both internally and externally - they are the building blocks on how we do business. 

"We thrive together", "We do something amazing everyday", "We never give up", "We know our knowledge is power", "We act with kindness". 

In other words, if you have a true passion for working with and helping others, Triage could be the employer for you. 

About the role: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Functional Skills Trainer to join our team. As a Functional Skills Trainer, you will be responsible for providing instruction and support to individuals seeking to develop and enhance their functional skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and information technology. Your role will involve delivering engaging training sessions (both accredited and non-accredited) assessing learners' progress and providing personalised guidance to help them achieve their learning goals. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for education, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of learners. 

Role themes: People Motivation | Training and Delivery | Quality & Continuous Improvement

Required criteria: 

• Proven experience in delivering functional skills training or similar adult education programs. 

• Training qualification such as PTTLS, Education & Training 

• Sound knowledge of functional skills requirements and standards. 

• Strong literacy, numeracy and digital skills are essential, qualifications equivalent to Level 2 in both English and Mathematics (or willing to work towards). Personal skills include creativity, being inspirational/able to create a personal impact and being highly motivated. 

• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate learners and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

• Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to meet individual learners’ needs. 

• Comfortable using instructional technology tools and resources to enhance language instruction and engage learners in digital learning environments.

Desirable criteria: 

• Experience creating engaging and interactive lesson plans that align with the learners’ goals, incorporating a variety of teaching materials, resources, and activities. 

• Previous work with diverse student populations.

About the successful applicant: 

• Thrive in a people-centric environment. 

• Interest in self-development 

• Values driven. 

• Compassionate with a true desire for helping people succeed. 

• Continuous improvement mindset 

• Sharing ideas and best practice will come naturally to you. 

• Will go the extra mile to get the job done to the highest of standards.

More details about the role: 

People Motivation 

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages learners participation, and builds confidence in using Maths, English and IT. 

• Identify and address the unique learning needs of each learner, offering personalised support to help them overcome language barriers and achieve their learning objectives. 

• Outstanding people skills with the ability to negotiate and motivate through action. 

• Able to identify and deploy effective solutions to ensure all learners can achieve. 

• Possess a true passion for supporting and positively impacting the lives of others. 

• You will be comfortable supporting a diverse range of individuals on a 1-2-1basis or in groups and have very strong engagement and communication skills.

Training and Delivery 

• Conduct initial assessments to determine learners’ starting levels and identify areas forimprovement. Regularly evaluate learner progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly. 

• Effectively manage varying sized groups of learners, being able to adapt to various learning styles. 

• Full responsibility of delivering innovative training solutions, based on local priorities and contractual requirements. 

• Feedback on training materials ,identifying new and creative ways to engage learners.

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• A commitment to continuous professional growth and staying updated on teaching methodologies, resources, and technology. 

• Continuously engage in professional development activities to stay informed about current trends, research, and best practices in Functional Skills delivery. 

• Apply new knowledge and techniques to improve teaching effectiveness.

NB: This job description is intended as a guide. Duties may change in line with service needs and will be agreed through the business performance management process. 

For the successful candidate, this role will require a satisfactory enhanced disclosure check appropriate to the level of responsibility involved. We handle all disclosure information in line with the relevant safeguarding legislation and the DBS Code of Practice, ensuring a fair and transparent processf or all applicants. Cost will be reimbursed through our onboarding and internal expense process. 

As a Disability Confident Leader, we wish to engage and encourage people with a disability or long-term health condition to work for us, ensuring they have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job and make reasonable adjustments to ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in any way. If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process.

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