Assessor - Early Years, Education & Childcare

East Lancashire Learning Group; Borough of Pendle; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Pendle seeks an Assessor for Early Years, Education and Childcare. The role includes assessing learners on Level 2 and Level 3 programs and providing mentoring. Candidates must possess at least 4 GCSEs including Maths and English, a qualified Assessor status, and relevant industry experience. Benefits include a pension scheme, enhanced sick pay, and health support. Applications must be submitted online, with the closing date on 13 January 2026.

Benefits

Access to workplace pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications including grades C/4 in Maths and English.
• Qualified Assessor status (A1, CAVA, or equivalent) is essential.
• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing learners on Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years programmes.
• Completing compliant observation documentation.
• Providing constructive and timely feedback.

Skills

Assessing learners

Providing feedback

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications including Maths and English

Qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent)

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

Job description

Assessor - Early Years, Education & Childcare

Salary: Up to £13,359.70 per annum (£31,881.69 full time equivalent), depending on experience

Hours: 18.5 per week

Weeks per year: 38 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Site: Lancashire Adult Learning

Closing date: Midnight - Tuesday 13 January 2026

Interview date: Friday 23 January 2025

"Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary"

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

East Lancashire Learning Group is made up of three merged colleges: Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College and Lancashire Adult Learning. The Group is a beacon for teaching and learning excellence. It is an innovative provider; a research hub for teaching and learning, with a clear ambition to deliver the best possible experience and outcomes for learners.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assessor in Early Years, Education and Childcare to join our dedicated and high‑performing team. The role involves supporting adult learners on Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, alongside workplace learning routes. Responsibilities include conducting workplace assessment visits, providing coaching and mentoring, and actively supporting learners to achieve their full potential. The curriculum area continues to grow year‑on‑year, with increasing learner numbers across adult and professional pathways.

The postholder will be primarily based at the Lancashire Adult Learning (Northlight) campus but is required to travel across Lancashire. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking a new challenge or a qualified Assessor looking to develop within an outstanding organisation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assessing learners on Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years, Education and Childcare programmes
• Completing compliant observation documentation
• Providing constructive and timely feedback and setting meaningful targets
• Participating in CPD, training and staff meetings

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
• A qualified Assessor (A1, CAVA, or equivalent)
• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject
• Relevant industry experience with Early Years and School sectors
• Access to own vehicle and willingness to travel

What We Offer in Return

• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family‑friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on‑site parking on all College sites

Please visit the Careers section on our website for full details of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

How to Apply

To apply, visit our website and follow the steps to apply online. Website: http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/.

Further questions: please contact our friendly HR Team James Badcock [e-mail].

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

Please note: All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

East Lancashire Learning Group

East Lancashire Learning Group