Assessor in Early Years and Education

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35–50d

Pension 21.5%

Development days

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Wellbeing support

Will-writing service

Job summary

Sandwell College's Early Years and Education team is seeking a permanent, full-time Assessor to support learners on Early Years programmes. The role focuses on assessments in childcare settings, delivering feedback, and maintaining awarding body records while building strong links with employers.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification, an assessor award such as CAVA or D32/33, and a full UK driving licence, with responsibilities spanning planning, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Childcare or Early Years at Level 3 or above.
• Assessor qualification such as CAVA, D32/33, A1 or equivalent.
• Experience of assessing and training in Early Years or childcare.
• Experience managing learner caseloads and supporting outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, feedback and support to learners on Early Years and Education programmes.
• Develop delivery models and customised training to meet employer and learner needs.
• Manage an agreed learner caseload and support timely achievement and progression.
• Carry out workplace assessments using a range of methods.
• Monitor learner progress and keep accurate tracking systems.
• Ensure learners are registered with awarding bodies and meet programme requirements.
• Produce reports on recruitment, retention, achievement and performance.
• Contribute to curriculum development, planning and quality improvement.
• Liaise with employers, awarding bodies and moderators on assessment and external quality assurance.
• Keep accurate academic and administrative records to college and awarding body standards.
• Undertake external examinations and assessment within childcare settings.
• Contribute to standardisation meetings and continuing professional development.

Skills

Early Years knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ILT for assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 Childcare/EY

Assessor qualification (CAVA/D32/33/A1)

Job description

The Early Years and Education team at Sandwell College is recruiting a permanent, full-time Assessor to support learners on early years programmes. The role centres on assessing learners, delivering feedback and training, and managing a caseload while keeping awarding body records up to date. It is distinct for its workplace element: assessments take place in childcare settings and the post holder builds relationships with employers and moderators. Applicants need a Level 3 childcare qualification, an assessor award such as CAVA or D32/33, and a full UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Deliver assessment, feedback and support to learners on Early Years and Education programmes
• Develop delivery models and customised training to meet employer and learner needs
• Manage an agreed learner caseload, supporting timely achievement and progression
• Carry out workplace assessments using a range of methods
• Monitor learner progress and keep accurate tracking systems
• Make sure learners are registered with awarding bodies and meet programme requirements
• Produce reports on recruitment, retention, achievement and performance
• Take part in curriculum development, planning and quality improvement
• Liaise with employers, awarding bodies and moderators on assessment and external quality assurance
• Keep accurate academic and administrative records to college and awarding body standards
• Undertake external examinations and assessment within childcare settings
• Contribute to standardisation meetings and continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification in Childcare or Early Years at Level 3 or above
• Assessor qualification such as CAVA, D32/33, A1 or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of assessing and training in Early Years, Childcare or a related sector
• Experience of managing learner caseloads and supporting successful outcomes

Skills & knowledge

• Current industry knowledge of Early Years practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills, managing deadlines, targets and competing priorities
• Ability to use ILT effectively to support learning and assessment

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Other

• Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and learner success

What’s offered

• 35 to 50 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution of 21.5% for non-teaching roles
• Development days, career pathways and talent schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on onsite services and on high street, local and cross-country travel
• College gym facilities or discounted rates at local gyms
• Wellbeing support including confidential counselling
• Free will writing service