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(essential)\nLevel 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent. (essential)\nGCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths. (essential)\nFull, clean driving licence and access to vehicle for travel. (essential)\nBA in subject sector specialism (desirable) \nLevel 4 IQA qualification (desirable) \nLevel 5 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent (desirable) \nIOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification. (desirable) \nFirst Aid at Work qualification. (desirable) \n Experience\nRecent vocational experience or history of industry related continuous professional development. (essential)\nExperience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity. (essential)\nExperience working with e-Portfolios. (essential)\nMeeting targets for timely achievement. (essential)\nWorking successfully as part of a team. (essential)\nSupporting learners to achieve successful outcomes in a work-based environment. (desirable) \nWorking with a diverse caseload of learners (i.e., Apprentices, Adult Learners, Commercial Learners) (desirable) \n Knowledge\nDeep knowledge of early years childcare practice practices. (essential)\nKnowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. (essential)\nFamiliarity with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in adult education and development. (essential)\nKnowledgeable in the use of ICT to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. (essential)\nUp-to-date knowledge of the expectations of Ofsted, and subject knowledge and expertise that reflects best practice in the field or sector. (desirable) \n Skills\nGood communication and interpersonal skills. (essential)\nGood record keeping skills and attention to detail. (essential)\nEfficient time management. (essential)\nAbility to influence others. (essential)\nAble to work flexibly and using own initiative. (essential)\nHighly motivated and proactive. 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