Assessor - Welding

South Essex College Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Bank holidays

College closure days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast

Subsidised eye tests

Flu injections contribution

Cycle to work scheme

RAC discounts

Other benefits available

Job summary

South Essex College Group is seeking an ambitious Welding Assessor to join our Engineering department and lead the development of a high-profile apprenticeship curriculum area in Basildon. You will drive quality and rigour in welding training across apprenticeships and collaborate with employers to shape the programme.

You will deliver underpinning knowledge, undertake workplace and campus assessments, support learners through End Point Assessment, and build strong employer relationships to

Qualifications

• Industry experience in welding.
• Level 3 qualification in a related discipline.
• An Assessor qualification, or willingness to achieve this within an agreed timeframe.
• Use of a digital portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver underpinning knowledge to apprentices.
• Carry out workplace assessments.
• Support apprentices to meet all assessment requirements both in the workplace and on campus.
• Work with individuals and groups across college sites and employer locations.

Skills

Welding industry experience

Digital portfolio

Education

Level 3 qualification in related discipline

Assessor qualification or willingness to achieve within timeframe

Tools

Digital portfolio

Job description

We are looking to appoint an ambitious, experienced, and forward‑thinking Welding Assessor to join our Engineering department and lead the development of a high‑profile apprenticeship curriculum area.

At the heart of our work is a strong commitment to the student experience. Our staff are dedicated to delivering high‑quality education and training that enables learners to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our dynamic Apprenticeship team, responsible for assessing our Welding Apprentices.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong industry expertise in welding, alongside the ability to engage, encourage, and inspire learners. You will bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism, supporting apprentices to succeed through high‑quality assessment and guidance.

Working closely with employers, you will support the full apprenticeship journey, including recruitment, training, and assessment through End Point Assessment.

You will also build strong employer relationships, ensure an excellent customer experience, and maintain our reputation as a provider of choice.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver underpinning knowledge to apprentices.
• Carry out workplace assessments.
• Support apprentices to meet all assessment requirements both in the workplace and on campus.
• Work with individuals and groups across college sites and employer locations.

Qualifications

• Relevant and demonstrable industry experience in welding.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in a related discipline.
• An Assessor qualification, or a willingness to achieve this within an agreed timeframe.
• Use of a digital portfolio.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus Bank holidays
• College closure days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (Term time only)
• Subsidised eye tests
• Contribution to flu injections
• Cycle to work schemes
• RAC discounts
• Other benefits available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more.