Childcare Assessor

Macclesfield College; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facilities access

Teaching qualification support

Professional development

Up to 51 days leave

Gym membership discount

Campus parking

Referral scheme

Staff recognition

Benefits platform

Job summary

Macclesfield College is recruiting for a fixed term role of 12 months, delivering high quality assessment in college and off-site settings. The post holder will visit learners in workplaces and assess against awarding body criteria, supporting career progression in childcare qualifications.

The role requires strong training and assessment skills, audit compliance, and the ability to design tailored training plans within defined timescales.

Responsibilities

• To deliver high quality assessment both in college and off site, using an appropriate range of methods to facilitate and support learning and achievement.
• To conduct training and assessment with a high level of competence fulfilling all audit requirements.
• To assess accurately individual training needs and to design individual training programmes to achieve planned outcomes within defined timescales in line with College processes and procedures.
• To have good knowledge and awareness of health and safety within the sector and competence in conducting workplace risk assessments.

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

The Role

Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Macclesfield Campus has an innovative vision in delivering high quality education to a wide range of learners both in the college and out in the workplace. This post will require the postholder to visit learners out in the workplace and assess their skills against the awarding body criteria. The post holder will be supporting the College learners in achieving their goals and career progression by achieving childcare qualifications and securing future progression within the sector.

Main Duties for this role include

• To deliver high quality assessment both in college and off site, using an appropriate range of methods to facilitate and support learning and achievement.
• To conduct training and assessment with a high level of competence fulfilling all audit requirements.
• To assess accurately individual training needs and to design individual training programmes to achieve planned outcomes within defined timescales in line with College processes and procedures.
• To have good knowledge and awareness of health and safety within the sector and competence in conducting workplace risk assessments.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Applications close on 27th November 2026. The Selection Day will take place in December 2026.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.