Legal Apprenticeship Coach - #2178339

Datalaw is an online training provider as part of our continued expansion, we are currently looking for experienced apprenticeship coaches to join our team.

The successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of our Apprenticeship in the Legal Sector by providing training and support to our learners in the legal industry, teaching/ coaching level's 3 - 7.

Candidates are required to hold a Level 6 qualification in Law or Legal services.

We are looking for experienced Coaches that are able to support the learner journey and be the main contact for employers/learners. As a coach, it is your responsibility to maintain the apprenticeship fundamentals alongside all teaching and learning for the apprenticeship.

Your Role:

You will be managing 40 - 50 learners throughout their learning journey on the paralegal apprenticeship.

You will be responsible for carrying out monthly learning following a structured curriculum across a variety of areas of law. You will also cover apprenticeship fundamentals including safeguarding, British values, health and safety, along with monitoring of learner wellbeing.

You will carry out progress reviews as per the learners training plan with learners and employers, addressing any issues and planning individualised learning to meet their needs

You will be responsible for recording and documenting how learners apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge in their day to day roles including maintaining the OTJ log.

You will set clear objectives to support their timely progression in line with the curriculum, identifying slow progress and putting targets in place for timely completion.

You will be required to complete new learner inductions on a monthly basis and liaise with the onboarding team to facilitate this.

You will be responsible for supporting learners through their learning journey to successful completion of their EPA.

You will review and provide feedback on portfolio completion that will support the achievement of the final EPA assessments.

You are required to regularly communicate and meet your line manager on a monthly basis to complete a caseload review.

You’ll proactively communicate with the delivery team to ensure learner support & progression.

You’ll maintain all the documentation to meet ESFA and Ofsted requirements including reporting non attendance and punctuality.

About You:

You will be experienced in the delivery of apprenticeships and/ or teaching within the legal sector.

You will hold a Level 3 or above teaching qualification.

You must have knowledge of Apprenticeship funding regulations.

You must have excellent organisational skills to coordinate learners training plans and ensure they attend the relevant workshops and sessions.

You will need to learn and understand the paralegal curriculum, in house training will be provided to prepare you fully for the role.

Experience of working with apprenticeships for at least 3 years is preferred with a strong background in facilitating apprentices to completion. Teaching of law Level 3 or above in any educational setting will be considered as an equivalent to apprenticeship experience.

You must be driven, organised and able to manage a demanding job role to help individuals further their career. We are looking for someone that is ambitious and can share their expertise.

Essentials

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Level 6 qualification in Law or relevant legal services
• 3 years’ experience within Apprenticeships and/or teaching experience
• Knowledge of DfE funding.
• Level 3 or above teaching qualification
• A desire to support and develop young people and adults
• Attention to detail
• Competent in the use of IT - Teams and Zoom

What will we offer?

• Generous annual leave allowance - 32+ days holiday, we close down over Christmas and provide an additional days leave for Birthdays.
• Buy and sell Holidays scheme
• Medical Cash plan
• Monday to Friday, 09:00am – 5:00pm
• On-going training and development to support with your career progression
• Company pension
• Work from home

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• delivering apprenticeships: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Remote

We take safeguarding seriously and are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all learners. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS and safer recruitment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.