Join Team Ginger

Ginger Nut Training is an award-winning, Ofsted GOOD-rated national apprenticeship provider with a mission to deliver exceptional, inclusive learning experiences for every apprentice. We’re expanding our Functional Skills and Additional Learning Support (ALS/SEND) capacity and are seeking a committed, learner-focused professional to join our growing team.

This practitioner-level role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting apprentices with additional learning needs, improving Functional Skills progress, and enhancing learner confidence and independence across all sectors.

Why Ginger Nut Training?

• Additional day off for your birthday
• Paid charity/volunteer days
• Access to wellbeing resources and counselling via our EAP
• Up to £250/year private counselling support
• Charity donation match programme
• Allocated CPD action plan with support for higher-level delivery
• Gym membership scheme
• Increased annual leave after two years
• Company life insurance
• Unlimited access to 800,000+ online textbooks
• Work-from-home flexibility with autonomy over your diary

Your Impact

As our Learner Support & Inclusion Coach, you will play a core role in improving learner outcomes through targeted support, early intervention, and high-quality, inclusive learning practice. You’ll provide a blend of Functional Skills support/delivery, ALS/SEND casework, and 1:1 learner support, working closely with Tutors, employers, and our Quality & Compliance Team.

You will:

• Deliver 1:1 and small group Functional Skills support where appropriate
• Provide targeted support for learners requiring additional help outside Tutor sessions
• Conduct and review Cognassist initial assessments and ongoing support throughout the programme, and ensure all ALS evidence is compliant
• Develop, implement and review Initial Support Plans for learners requiring Additional Learning Support (ALS)
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate ALS funding documentation and costing sheets
• Support Tutors to embed inclusive learning strategies for learners with diverse needs
• Build learner confidence, engagement and independence through personalised support
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, Prevent, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in all learner interactions
• Deliver engaging weekly enrichment webinars (e.g. wellbeing, financial skills, social impact topics) and contribute to a growing resource bank accessible across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification (e.g., AET/PTLLS)
• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training (Level 3) , or willingness to complete training prior to or shortly after appointment
• Functional Skills Level 2 (English & Maths) or equivalent
• Experience supporting learners with ALS/SEND needs
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and neurodiversity tools (e.g., Cognassist)
• Strong communication, organisation, and learner support skills
• Experience interpreting diagnostic assessments (e.g., BKSB, Cognassist report analytics) and translating them into learning support plans

Desirable:

• Assessor qualification (CAVA) or equivalent
• Experience in work-based learning or apprenticeships
• Demonstrable experience managing a remote caseload, including structured progress-monitoring cycles and digital recordkeeping.
• Level 4 SEND qualification (not essential)
• Coaching/mentoring qualification
• High digital literacy, including confident use of eportfolio systems (e.g., OneFile), Microsoft 365, videoconferencing for learner support, and online FS tools.
• Experience working within DfE/ESFA funding rules relating to ALS, including evidence standards, monthly support logs, and audit requirements

About the Fixed-Term Nature of This Role

This role has been created to meet a defined, timelimited operational need to strengthen Functional Skills and ALS/SEND capacity during a period of higher learner support demand.

The position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract aligned with this business requirement. At the end of the fixed term, the contract will conclude unless the role is extended or made permanent.

All employment decisions will follow a fair and transparent process and will comply with current UK employment law.

Safeguarding Commitment

Ginger Nut Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job

How to Request Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please let us know. You can do this by:

• Indicating your needs in your application email or form.
• Contacting our recruitment team directly at 0207 495 5110 / info@gingernuttraining.co.uk

Providing details of the adjustments you require, such as accessible interview locations, additional time for assessments, or alternative formats for interview materials.

Suitability to Work with Children

All roles involving regular contact with learners are considered regulated activities under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Childcare Act 2006. Therefore, successful applicants must demonstrate their suitability to work with children and young people. This includes disclosing any relevant convictions, cautions, or other information that may affect their eligibility

Legal Compliance

These roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning applicants must declare both spent and unspent convictions unless they are protected under filtering rules.

Ginger Nut Training follows the DBS Code of Practice and ensures all information is handled fairly and confidentially.

Ready to Apply? If you haven’t heard from us within 72 hours of applying, please contact our team on 0207 495 5110 to confirm receipt.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £31,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Have you completed Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training (Level 3) , or are you willing to complete training prior to or shortly after appointment?
• Do you have experience supporting learners with ALS/SEND needs?
• Do you have knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and neurodiversity tools (e.g., Cognassist)?
• Do you have strong communication, organisation, and learner support skills?
• Do you have experience interpreting diagnostic assessments (e.g., BKSB, Cognassist report analytics) and translating them into learning support plans?

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 teaching qualification (e.g., AET/PTLLS) (preferred)
• Functional Skills Level 2 (English & Maths) or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: Remote