Assessor/Trainer in Early Years (T-Levels)

RNN Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Gym access

Wellbeing support

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Career development funding

Teacher training grants

Referral scheme

Job summary

RNN Group's North Notts College in Worksop is seeking an Early Years Assessor/Trainer for the T-Levels programme. This permanent, full-time role (37 hours) involves visiting employer settings, assessing learner competency, and supporting learners to complete qualifications on time.

You will build employer partnerships, track progress, and provide constructive guidance. Candidates should have hands-on Early Years experience, an Assessor Award (V-Award desirable), Level 3 in Early Years/Education,

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years setting as a qualified Educator.
• Level 3+ in Early Years/Education and Level 2 English and Maths.
• Assessor Award or willingness to work towards (V-Award desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assess learner competency across a portfolio, predominantly on T-Levels.
• Build employer partnerships to secure and expand placement opportunities.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and manage learner portfolios.
• Visit employer settings on-site to observe, mentor, and evaluate practical skills.

Skills

Early Years experience

IT skills

Assessment expertise

Education

Level 3 in Early Years/Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Tools

e-Portfolio systems

IT platforms

Job description

Assessor/Trainer in Early Years (T-Levels)

Location: North Notts College, Worksop

Salary: £27,330 a year + benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 12th of October 2026

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of Early Years Educators?

As an Early Years (T-Levels) Assessor/Trainer, you will be the key link between our learners and local education providers. You ll work hands-on with students in real-world settings, supporting them to achieve their full potential while building strong, long-lasting partnerships with local employers to expand placement opportunities across the community.

In this dynamic role, you will travel to employer settings to assess learner competency, track individual progress, and provide the constructive guidance needed to help every learner complete their qualification on time and with confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide & Support Learners: Assess competency and knowledge across a diverse portfolio Predominately on T-Levels, helping them thrive in their roles.
• Build Employer Partnerships: Cultivate meaningful relationships with placement providers to secure and expand high-quality opportunities for our students.
• Drive Success: Conduct regular progress reviews and manage learner portfolios to ensure timely qualification completions in line with organisational goals.
• Assess in Context: Conduct engaging, on-site visits within local early years settings to observe, mentor, and evaluate practical skills.

What You ll Bring

• Industry Experience: Hands-on experience working within an Early Years setting as a qualified Early Years Educator.
• Strong Tech & Organisational Skills: Highly organized with a customer-focused mindset, comfortable using a variety of IT platforms and e-portfolio systems.
• Assessment Expertise: Solid understanding of the assessment process. An Assessor Award. Ideally V-Award (Verifiers) or willingness to work towards
• Core Qualifications: Level 3 (or above) in Early Years/Education, plus Level 2 (GCSE A C / 4 9 or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Department Info

Reporting directly to the Curriculum Manager, you will be an integral part of our vibrant education team. You ll work side-by-side with Curriculum Team Leaders, Lecturers, and wider college support teams to deliver a seamless, high-quality learning journey for every student.

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made