Training and Development Coach - Children and Young People

Training & Development Coach – Children & Young People (Level 4 & 5)
Salary: Up to £35,626.00 per annum (depending on qualification/experience)
Hours: Full Time and Part Time Opportunities Available
Working Weeks: Full Year
Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities Available
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College (with travel across sites as required)
Closing Date: 24th March 2026
Interview Date: TBC

‘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. 

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

The Opportunity
Due to continued growth in our Children & Young People apprenticeship provision, we are expanding our team and have multiple opportunities available for Training & Development Coaches.

We are currently recruiting for permanent and fixed-term roles, with full-time and part-time hours available. Please indicate your preferred hours and contract type within your application.

If you are currently working in children’s services, residential care, family support or youth services and want to use your experience to help develop the next generation of practitioners, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Many of our best coaches have joined us directly from industry.

Working with us offers:
• Better work-life balance
• More predictable working hours
• The opportunity to give back to your profession
• The chance to support and develop future practitioners
Our apprenticeship provision is growing through our partnership with Lancashire County Council and local employers, creating exciting opportunities for professionals passionate about developing the workforce supporting children, young people and families.

About the Role
As a Training & Development Coach, you will support apprentices completing the Children & Young People Level 4 and Level 5 standards across Lancashire.
You will coach, guide and challenge apprentices within their workplace, helping them build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in professional practice and achieve their End Point Assessment.

The role is primarily workplace-based coaching and assessment, alongside some teaching and learning delivery, including small group workshops and professional discussions to support apprentices’ knowledge development.

Who This Role Is For
We welcome applications from:
• Experienced apprenticeship coaches or assessors
• Practitioners or managers working in children’s services, residential care or family support looking to move into a teaching and learning role 
• Professionals passionate about supporting others to develop in their careers
You do not need to already be a teacher.
We recognise that great practitioners often move into education later in their career and we will support successful candidates to gain relevant qualifications where required.

Support and Development
Where required, we will support successful candidates to achieve:
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training
• Assessor Qualification (CAVA/A1)
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (IQA)
Full mentoring and development will be provided to help you transition successfully into an apprenticeship coaching role.

What You Will Be Doing
• Conduct workplace coaching sessions and progress reviews
• Plan and facilitate teaching and learning sessions including workshops and professional discussions
• Coach apprentices to develop professional practice and evidence their KSBs
• Provide developmental feedback and set clear targets to support progress
• Prepare apprentices for End Point Assessment
• Work closely with employers to support apprentice progress and performance
• Maintain accurate learner records using OneFile and college systems
• Embed safeguarding, Prevent, personal development and professional behaviours throughout delivery

What We Are Looking For

Essential
• Recent occupational experience working with children and young people at Level 4 or Level 5
• Experience within residential and/or community children’s services
• Strong safeguarding awareness and professional judgement
• Ability to support, challenge and motivate learners
• Confidence facilitating teaching and learning in small groups
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to travel to employer sites

Desirable
• Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA)
• Experience delivering apprenticeships or work-based learning
• Knowledge of CYP apprenticeship standards and EPA requirements
• Experience using OneFile or similar e-portfolio systems

Why Join Us
You will join a supportive and experienced team within East Lancashire Learning Group, working with employers and apprentices to make a real difference in children and young people’s services.

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 http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk

*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.