Apprenticeships Trainer; Safeguarding Support Officer

Overview

Apprenticeships Trainer (Safeguarding Support Officer) — Birmingham Regional Office.

Location:

Home-based (remote working with some travel as required). Hybrid working:
Yes. Salary: £33,000 – £37,000 per annum (pro rata) + wellbeing cash plan + LGPS pension + additional Lift Schools benefits.

Contract:

Fixed-term initially, with potential to become permanent.

Hours:

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

Start Date:

March 2026. Closing date:
Midday, 4 February 2026. Interview date: 5 February 2026 (online).

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

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.

• 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

• 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

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. We operate across multiple schools and seek to empower our team to do their best work, supported by strong leadership.

• Comprehensive Training:
  Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous Benefits:
  Pension, healthcare and financial support.
• Lifestyle Perks:
  Discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. We are a Disability Confident Employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

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