Early Years Coach

Job Introduction

BPP is a leading apprenticeship training provider, delivering around 50 Standards to over 15,000 apprentices across the UK, and we’re on a mission to transform early years education, giving every child the best possible start in life.

By building a skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce, we’re driving real social impact and improving outcomes for children across England. Through high-quality training, expert support, and a strong focus on wellbeing and progression, we empower practitioners to close developmental gaps, champion inclusion, and raise standards across the sector. Together, we’re not just delivering training, we’re leading a movement to break cycles of inequality and create brighter futures for every child.

 With that in mind, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, collaborative, and learner-focused professional to join our team as an Early Years Coach. This exciting new role offers the opportunity to support apprentices through a structured developmental journey, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to deliver outstanding Early Years practice.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to travel to learner sites as and when required to meet the needs of the role.

Why work for BPP Education Group?

It is a great time to join BPP Education Group as we have enjoyed a sustained period of growth, offering a wealth of opportunities to our staff, students and clients. There are many more great reasons to join BPP Education Group such as:

• Brilliantly, you can study any of BPP’s courses for free – be it a professional qualification or full degree.

• With hybrid working available, you’ll be able to split your time between our learner centres and wherever you choose to call home.

• We also provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays, and there’s a rewards package that includes retail discounts and much more.

Other key benefits include our Group Personal Pension Plan, dedicated private healthcare and dental plans that offer additional assurance to look after you and your family

What you’ll be doing

In this role you will provide one-to-one coaching, assessment and feedback, and facilitate group learning where required to ultimately ensure our apprentices are fully prepared for Gateway and End Point Assessment.

You will work closely with employers and internal teams to champion excellence, safeguard learner progress and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our Early Years programmes.

As such, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a caseload of learners, ensuring consistent high-quality support, timely interventions and strong progress for all apprentices
• Leading and facilitate high-quality webinars, workshops and learning sessions
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement of Early Years curriculum materials
• Delivering a structured developmental journey that enables apprentices to apply high-quality Early Years practice and maximise their potential throughout the programme
• Conducting regular progress reviews with apprentices and, where appropriate, their line managers, providing timely, developmental feedback.
• Tracking learner progress, identify emerging risks early and work with performance teams and employers to implement effective intervention strategies
• Providing high-quality developmental feedback on apprentices’ knowledge, skills and behaviours
• Providing academic support, guidance and feedback on learner portfolios
• Observing practice within Early Years settings and provide developmental feedback aligned to sector pedagogy, safeguarding and professional standards
• Supporting Gateway readiness and prepare apprentices for End Point Assessments

What we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:

• Hold a relevant Early Years occupational qualification at Level 5 or above
• Hold a valid assessor and/or teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one
• A practical understanding of child development, safeguarding and high-quality practice
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework
• Experience delivering and supporting Early Years apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3 and 5, including preparing learners for Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring, with the ability to support learners’ development
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to build effective relationships and communicate clearly with apprentices, employers and internal teams
• Experience facilitating online and/or blended learning, using platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom or Adobe Connect.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, capable of managing a full caseload and meeting deadlines
• Ability to track learner progress, identify barriers early and plan appropriate interventions to keep apprentices on track
• Competent IT skills, including use of learner management systems and progress tracking software

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check

As a Disability Confident employer, BPP is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. Candidates are encouraged to share any adjustment requirements ahead of interview so these can be considered and accommodated.

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP safer recruitment practices

BPP part of Lyceum Education Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw this advertisement at any time prior to the closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications or if business needs change.