Apprenticeships Trainer (Safeguarding Support Officer)

CompanyLift Schools

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/28/2026

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Description

Birmingham Regional Office - Lift Greenwood, Farnborough Road, Birmingham, B35 7NL

Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 per annum (pro rata) + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract: Fixed-term initially, with potential to become permanent

Location: Home-based (remote working with some travel as required) Hybrid working: Yes

Hours: Variable / Flexible – initially 2 days per week, with potential to increase

Start Date: March 2026

Closing date: Midday, 4th February 2026

Interview date: 5th February 2026, interviews will take place online

Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing training provider dedicated exclusively to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts. We deliver Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeship programmes that strengthen the education workforce and support the long-term success of schools across the UK.

Rooted in education and guided by our ethos “By MATs, for MATs”, we work in close partnership with over 20 organisations nationwide. Drawing on the collective experience of more than 59 schools, our programmes are practical, relevant and designed to have an immediate impact in real school settings.

The Role

You will deliver the Safeguarding Support Officer apprenticeship, with opportunities to support Teaching Assistant or Business programmes, depending on qualifications and experience.

The role involves delivering the full apprenticeship journey, including induction, planning, teaching, learning and assessment. You will conduct 10-weekly tripartite reviews, monitor learner progress through the e-portfolio system, and support apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for End Point Assessment and timely achievement.

There are expected opportunities to move onto a permanent contract during the year.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of apprentices, meeting quality and performance targets
Plan and deliver engaging learning, assessment and reviews aligned to apprenticeship standards
Conduct 10-weekly progress reviews with learners and employers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the e-portfolio system
Prepare apprentices for successful End Point Assessment
Work collaboratively with employers and Functional Skills tutors to support learner progress
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality, health and safety requirements
Participate in standardisation meetings, training events and team meetings

What We’re Looking For

Level 2 or above qualification in a relevant area
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent and Keeping Children Safe in Education
Experience working in education or training, ideally within schools
Excellent communication and ICT skills
A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ability to travel as required

If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact: pbridge@liftschools.org

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We Are Lift Schools

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission: to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

Your Career Elevated

We offer you:

Comprehensive Training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We Offer You

Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online check

s for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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