Paragon Skills is a top 5 training provider as rated by our apprentices and a Top 100 best places to work in the Times Top 100 list, and we have a true dedication to the Care and Education Sector!
We are a growing team of passionate, values-driven, and dedicated people who live by our pledge to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner, every time.
Our colleagues share the same energy, passion, drive, and enthusiasm to create a unique culture where we deliver an award-winning service, so why not join us?
Location: Remote with travel for in-person learner observations across
Southampton, team meetings and 1:1sSalary: Up to £32,000
We are expanding our team of Personal Tutors (PTs) and looking for energized, engaging, and experienced professionals to support learners on their Health and Social Care Level 4 and 5 qualifications. As a PT, you’ll play a key role in providing exceptional teaching, fostering learner progression, and ensuring that our learners receive the highest quality of education through our Elevate programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage, motivate, and inspire learners to achieve their work-based qualifications.Deliver innovative and impactful teaching and learning, tailored to the needs of each learner.Manage a diverse caseload of learners across HSC Levels 4-5 providing regular visits, observations, and progress reviews.Offer valuable feedback to stretch learners, enhance their professional development, and support them in achieving their full potential.Build and nurture strong relationships with employer partners, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.Champion and promote the use of Elevate Workshops to maximize learner success.Monitor and track learner progress using our sophisticated Learning Management System (BUD).Work in collaboration with Learning Support for learners requiring Functional Skills or Additional Learning Support.Provide detailed feedback following review meetings and observations, ensuring clear and actionable insights.Adhere to GDPR regulations and maintain data security protocols.
The ideal candidate will have:A minimum Level 3 Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, D32, A1, V1).A Teaching qualification (AET, PTTLS, etc.).Level 5 qualification within the Health & Social Care sector.Proven experience in delivering outstanding teaching and learning.Experience in managing a diverse caseload of learners.A solid understanding of End-Point Assessment (EPA).Access to a car and the ability to travel for in-person learner observations, 1:1s, and team meetings.
We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits alongside our core benefits below!
· 25 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and 8 bank holidays . Holiday purchase scheme. Up to £5,000 in performance based bonuses· Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives· Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues’
· Perkbox – a suite of discounts, lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
. 3% matched Employer Pension contribution. In person team meetings and 1:1s. Enhanced Maternity leave after 2 years of service. Income protection and Life Assurance. Recommend a colleague incentive schemes, where you can benefit £500 for referring great people to work with us. CPD and training opportunities. 4pm Friday finish with flexible working opportunities available. Flexible and supportive team and with a great culture. Employee Assistance Programme, with a dedicated People Team to support all colleagues
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Paragon Skills is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.
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