Apprentice Careers & Progression Advisor For Inclusion

Introduction

This apprenticeship is a great starting point for a career in careers guidance, combining hands-on experience with a Level 6 qualification. You’ll support diverse students through one-to-one and group sessions, gaining skills, mentoring and experience to deliver tailored careers advice and support progression.

About the Employer

Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Tameside College is a further education college that provides the next steps from school to university and employment. We also offer a range of apprenticeships as well as adult and university level courses.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to learners, focusing on inclusion and those with additional needs such as EHCPs and care-experienced students
• Monitor and track learner progression, supporting key transitions between course levels
• Work with teams and stakeholders to support strategic objectives
• Complete the Level 6 Careers Development qualification and develop skills to provide effective careers guidance
• Support IAG delivery across the College, including UCAS processes and rota duties
• Maintain accurate records, ensuring compliance with quality and audit requirements
• Work with support teams to enhance learner outcomes
• Provide up-to-date information, resources and opportunities to support progression into education, training or employment
• Contribute to partnerships and careers-related events

Specific Duties:

• Complete apprenticeship requirements alongside job responsibilities
• Act as a point of contact for learner careers guidance
• Manage a caseload, supporting progression and transitions
• Advise students on progression routes and application processes, including UCAS
• Maintain and update careers resources and develop support materials
• Organise and support progression events and follow up on learner plans
• Maintain accurate records and report on service usage
• Work with staff and external agencies to support learners and ensure accurate guidance
• Support the Careers and Progression Manager with partnerships and networks
• Contribute to enrolment, open days and employability events
• Support learner wellbeing in collaboration with Student Hub and refer where appropriate

Training Outcome

• A possible permanent position within the organisation upon successful completion and subject to performance

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Career development professional (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LIMITED