Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) – Higher Apprenticeship Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5ET

Educators; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Educators is seeking a Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) to support learners on a Higher Apprenticeship. You will deliver engaging training, assess learner competence and monitor progress to ensure timely achievement within a 12-month maternity cover.

You will manage your own caseload, deliver sessions, provide feedback and keep employers involved throughout the learner journey while maintaining safeguarding and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with learners and employers.
• Commitment to supporting learners to achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training, assessments, workshops and centre-based activities.
• Manage caseload and record learner progress using ACT systems.
• Plan and deliver learning using a range of approaches, including digital learning.
• Develop and review learning plans, inductions and learner reviews.
• Assess coursework and workplace evidence in line with awarding organisation requirements.
• Build strong relationships with learners, employers and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

IT skills

Relationship-building

Education

Level 4/5 Childcare/CCPLD

Level 3 CAVA

Tools

ACT systems

Job description

Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) – Higher Apprenticeship

You will support learners to achieve their qualifications through high-quality training, assessment and workplace-based learning. You'll manage your own caseload, deliver engaging workshops and learning sessions, assess learner competence, provide constructive feedback and monitor progress to ensure timely achievement.

You'll build strong relationships with learners and employers, providing guidance and support throughout the learner journey and ensuring learning is relevant to workplace practice. The role requires you to demonstrate Respect, Openness & Honesty, Innovation & Creativity, Motivation & Empowerment and Clarity in everything you do. You'll be expected to take a learner-centred approach, motivate learners to achieve their potential and bring creativity and innovation to your delivery.

This role is a temporary position to cover maternity leave for approximately 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Delivering engaging training, assessments, workshops and centre-based activities, including Essential Skills and enrichment activities.


• Managing your own caseload and using ACT systems to accurately record and monitor learner progress and achievement.


• Planning and delivering effective learning, teaching and assessment using a range of approaches, including digital learning.


• Developing and reviewing Individual Learning Plans, initial assessments, inductions and learner reviews to ensure a meaningful and effective learner journey.


• Assessing coursework, assignments, projects and workplace evidence in line with awarding organisation requirements.


• Building positive and collaborative relationships with learners, employers and colleagues, keeping employers actively involved throughout the learner journey.


• Monitoring learner wellbeing, health and safety, and following safeguarding procedures to ensure learners are supported and safe.


• Developing and maintaining high-quality course resources, including distance learning materials, and contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.


• Evaluating your delivery, using feedback, evidence and research to continually improve your practice.


• Contributing to quality processes, including observations, audits and learner feedback, and sharing best practice with colleagues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum Level 4 or Level 5 occupational qualification in Childcare/CCPLD or equivalent.


• A minimum of 5 years' occupational experience within the childcare sector.


• A Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.


• Experience of delivering training and/or assessment is desirable.


• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.


• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with learners and employers.


• A commitment to supporting learners to achieve their goals and develop their confidence and skills.


• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.