Company Description

Join a Top-Rated Training Provider in Residential Childcare!

We’re proud to be an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” provider, ranked among the top 5 training providers and top 9 best places to work in the UK. With a strong commitment to the Residential Childcare sector, we deliver meaningful learning experiences to thousands of learners and employers nationwide — and we’re growing!

We’re looking for passionate and experienced Residential Childcare professionals to join our operational team, delivering Level 4 and 5 CYPF (Residential Childcare) apprenticeships.

Position

Position: Residential Childcare Trainer/Assessor

Location: Remote, with learner observations in Cambridge/Northampton or Essex

Salary: £32,000

Hours: 36.5 per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare and training professionals to deliver CYPF (Residential Childcare) apprenticeships. You will support a diverse cohort/caseload of learners through their apprenticeship journey, providing outstanding teaching and learning experience. With your energy and passion, you’ll help shape the minds of the future for the industry’s leading training provider in the sector.

This role is about being able to inspire people to succeed throughout their apprenticeship with quality training being at the heart of what you do.

You’ll help deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner by:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences
• Support learners through their apprenticeship journey to successful EPA
• Use innovative methods and technology to enhance learning
• Conduct regular reviews and visits in line with ESFA and learner journey requirements
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of learners

Requirements

What we need from you:

• Level 3 Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1)
• Teaching qualification (AET, DET, Cert Ed, PGCE) – desirable
• Experience delivering CYPF apprenticeships
• Occupational competency at supervisor level or above
• Proven success supporting learners through End Point Assessment
• Strong caseload management and learner support skills
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or equivalent Functional Skills

Other information

We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;

· 21 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme

· 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays

. Additional day off for your birthday

· Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives

. Performance based bonuses

· Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools

· Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our 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.

Company Description

Join a Top-Rated Training Provider in Residential Childcare!

We’re proud to be an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” provider, ranked among the top 5 training providers and top 9 best places to work in the UK. With a strong commitment to the Residential Childcare sector, we deliver meaningful learning experiences to thousands of learners and employers nationwide — and we’re growing!

We’re looking for passionate and experienced Residential Childcare professionals to join our operational team, delivering Level 4 and 5 CYPF (Residential Childcare) apprenticeships.

Position

Position: Residential Childcare Trainer/Assessor

Location: Remote, with learner observations in Leeds/Manchester/Peterborough or Liverpool

Salary: £32,000

Hours: 36.5 per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare and training professionals to deliver CYPF (Residential Childcare) apprenticeships. You will support a diverse cohort/caseload of learners through their apprenticeship journey, providing outstanding teaching and learning experience. With your energy and passion, you’ll help shape the minds of the future for the industry’s leading training provider in the sector.

This role is about being able to inspire people to succeed throughout their apprenticeship with quality training being at the heart of what you do.

You’ll help deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner by:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences
• Support learners through their apprenticeship journey to successful EPA
• Use innovative methods and technology to enhance learning
• Conduct regular reviews and visits in line with ESFA and learner journey requirements
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing of learners

Requirements

What we need from you:

• Level 3 Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1)
• Teaching qualification (AET, DET, Cert Ed, PGCE) – desirable
• Experience delivering CYPF apprenticeships
• Occupational competency at supervisor level or above
• Proven success supporting learners through End Point Assessment
• Strong caseload management and learner support skills
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade C or above) or equivalent Functional Skills

Other information

We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;

. Performance based bonus

· 21 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme

· 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays

. Additional day off for your birthday

· Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives

. CPD and training opportunities

· Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools

· Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our 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.

Company Description

At Shaping Lives, we’re more than a team, we’re a community of passionate, values-driven individuals united by one shared mission: to inspire, support, and empower every learner, every time.

We are dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and transformative, equipping educators with the tools they need to reach their full potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others in turn.

Position

Job Title - Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships

Location: Remote-based, supporting clients in South of England

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum plus bonus

Our mission is driven by five core values: Purpose, Positioning, Values, Personality, and Proposition. We are proud to say that 91% of our apprentices report satisfaction with their learning experience and the professional growth they’ve achieved with us. In this role, you’ll be a key member of our growing Business Development team, using a solution-focused approach to identify apprenticeship opportunities and drive learner starts across your region or sales vertical—particularly within the Early Years and Childcare sector.

As a confident and experienced sales professional, you’ll leverage your communication skills and commercial insight to secure new business, build lasting relationships, and tailor solutions that reflect our values and strategic goals. Your consultative approach will position Shaping Lives as the provider of choice for both new and existing partners.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve KPIs and apprenticeship targets through new business and account management
• Identify and engage SME clients, especially in and Education
• Provide expert guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and ROI for clients
• Design tailored apprenticeship solutions and build lasting client relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery

Requirements

• Proven success in apprenticeship sales, ideally in Early Years and childcare/education
• Strong commercial acumen and consultative sales approach
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to decision-makers
• Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven
• Passionate about apprenticeships and making a difference
• Proficient in MS Office; CRM experience a plus
• Willingness to travel nationally with a business-insured vehicle

Other information

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;

• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
• Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
• Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our 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.

Shaping Lives 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.

Company Description

At Shaping Lives, we’re more than a team, we’re a community of passionate, values-driven individuals united by one shared mission: to inspire, support, and empower every learner, every time.

We are dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and transformative, equipping educators with the tools they need to reach their full potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others in turn.

Position

Job Title - Business Development Manager - Apprenticeships

Location: Remote-based, supporting clients in North of England

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum plus bonus

Our mission is driven by five core values: Purpose, Positioning, Values, Personality, and Proposition. We are proud to say that 91% of our apprentices report satisfaction with their learning experience and the professional growth they’ve achieved with us. In this role, you’ll be a key member of our growing Business Development team, using a solution-focused approach to identify apprenticeship opportunities and drive learner starts across your region or sales vertical—particularly within the Early Years and Childcare sector.

As a confident and experienced sales professional, you’ll leverage your communication skills and commercial insight to secure new business, build lasting relationships, and tailor solutions that reflect our values and strategic goals. Your consultative approach will position Shaping Lives as the provider of choice for both new and existing partners.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve KPIs and apprenticeship targets through new business and account management
• Identify and engage SME clients, especially in and Education
• Provide expert guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and ROI for clients
• Design tailored apprenticeship solutions and build lasting client relationships
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery

Requirements

• Proven success in apprenticeship sales, ideally in Early Years and childcare/education
• Strong commercial acumen and consultative sales approach
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to decision-makers
• Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven
• Passionate about apprenticeships and making a difference
• Proficient in MS Office; CRM experience a plus
• Willingness to travel nationally with a business-insured vehicle

Other information

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;

• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
• Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
• Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our 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.

Shaping Lives 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.

Company Description

At Shaping Lives, we’re more than a team, we’re a community of passionate, values-driven individuals united by one shared mission: to inspire, support, and empower every learner, every time.

We are dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and transformative, equipping educators with the tools they need to reach their full potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others in turn.

Position

Location: Remote-based with learner observations in Yorkshire

Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum plus bonus

Our mission is driven by five core values: Purpose, Positioning, Values, Personality, and Proposition. We are proud to say that 91% of our apprentices report satisfaction with their learning experience and the professional growth they’ve achieved with us. If you have experience in delivering innovative, impactful, and engaging remote sessions, combined with a strong background in the Early Years Sector at a senior or managerial level, we’d love to hear from you!

As a Personal Tutor, you will plan, and deliver inspirational and engaging teaching and learning experiences, keeping the learners and employers in mind, adapting your delivery through a variety of different methods to suit the needs of the learners or employer, and providing feedback accordingly to continue to deliver an outstanding experience to all.

Key Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage learners to progress and achieve their Early Years qualifications through outstanding teaching and learning
• Retain learners and employers by delivering consistent great levels of service in line with our core values in order to shape your tomorrow, today
• Support the learning process through use of accessible learning resources, Elevate workshops and facilitating workplace on the job training as required
• Plan engaging, interactive and inspiring teaching and learning sessions through a variety of methods, ensuring active learning is present and recorded
• Provide impactful and constructive feedback where required, ensuring all documentation is completely accurately and in timely manner

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications and experience:

• Assessor Qualification: Minimum Level 3 Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, D32, A1, V1)
• Teaching Qualification: AET, PTTLS, CET, Cert Ed, PGCE, or equivalent
• Qualifications in Early Years/Childcare: Level 5 or above
• Occupational Competency: Extensive experience at a senior level within the Early Years sector
• Teaching Experience: Proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• EPA Knowledge: Familiarity with End-Point Assessments (EPA)
• Travel: Access to a car and able to travel for observations, 1:1s and meetings

Other information

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;

• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
• Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
• Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our 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.

Shaping Lives 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.

Company Description

Join us in making an impact during periods of growth and change by being part of our Knovia Shared Services functions and supporting our best-in-class businesses across the Knovia Group.

We bring clarity of vision, the best people and the resources to be successful and make an impact across our specialist sectors of Care, Education, Dental, Professional Services and Early Years. Our principles and core values demonstrate our impact of being at the forefront of building the capability of individuals, providing them with the skills to be productive and deliver a better service to advance their careers.

We are committed to living by our core values of Impact, Growth, Change so if you want to be part of our award-winning company, register your interest today.

Position

We are proud to be a values driven organisation and thanks to our continued success, we are continuing to grow and succeed. Our opportunities are a mixture of remote based roles as well as specific located roles with requirements to travel on occasions to meetings, visits or 121s depending on the role across our shared services.

Vacancies are across a variety of our departments including: People, Talent, Finance, Curriculum, Learning and Development and IT.

Requirements

We are looking for colleagues to join us who share the same expertise, passion, drive and integrity to deliver an award winning support service to the companies within the group.

If there are no suitable live roles for you at this time and you want to be part of our best in class company please click 'Apply now' to register your interest and join our talent bank, or contact a member of the Talent Team to discuss future opportunities and how you can be part of our journey at Talent@knovia.co.uk

Other information

We are proud to offer a suite of optional benefits that are handpicked for you including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below;

20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme

3 Knovia Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays

Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives

Your birthday off, for us to celebrate you

Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools

Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues’

Knovia 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.

Businesses within our group.

Paragon Skills - https://paragonskills.co.uk/

Tempdent - https://www.tempdent.co.uk/

Shaping Lives - https://shapinglives.co.uk/

Babington - https://babington.co.uk/

Company Description

At Shaping Lives, we don’t just deliver apprenticeships to those in Early Years, we change lives in the sector. Join us to help shape the future of Early Years by registering your interest to become a part of our talent pools for future vacancies.

We’re more than a team, we’re a community of passionate, values-driven individuals united by one shared mission: to inspire, support, and empower every learner, every time.

We are dedicated to making learning engaging, accessible, and transformative, equipping educators with the tools they need to reach their full potential, make a positive impact, and inspire others in turn.

Shaping Lives are an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” provider, and a Top 10 employer with the Sunday Times Top 100 and we have a true dedication to the Early Years Education sector.

Position

We are proud to be a values driven organisation and thanks to our continued success, we are continuing to grow and succeed. Our opportunities are a mixture of remote based roles as well as specific located roles with requirements to travel on occasions to meetings, visits or 121s depending on the role.

Vacancies that arise will be across all of our departments including: Operations, Commercial Sales, Business Development and Quality in the Early Years sector.

Requirements

We are looking for colleagues to join us who demonstrate our values and want to join our mission. Our mission is driven by five core values: Purpose, Positioning, Values, Personality, and Proposition.

If there are no suitable live vacancies, and you share the same energy, passion, drive and enthusiasm to support learners through their journey, please click the 'Apply Now' button to register your interest and join our talent bank.

You can also contact the Talent Team by email at Talent@knovia.co.uk to find out more about future opportunities and to find out how you can be a part of the award winning service.

Other information

We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;

• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• Holiday Benefits: 3 Paragon Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
• Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
• Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
• Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our 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.

Shaping Lives 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.