Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) Temporary

ACT Training; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday package

E-learning platform

Annual salary increases

Staff counselling sessions

Mental Health First Aider

Bi-annual performance reviews

Flexible and hybrid working

Length of service rewards

Staff Recognition Awards

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

ACT Training is seeking a CCPLD Assessor for temporary maternity cover based in Cardiff. You will deliver engaging training, assess learner competence and monitor progress across weeks and sessions.

You will manage your caseload, plan learning, deliver across routes, and build strong relationships with learners and employers while adhering to safeguarding and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.
• A Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ occupational experience within childcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training, assessments, workshops and centre-based activities.
• Manage own caseload and record progress using ACT systems.
• Plan and deliver learning using a range of approaches including digital learning.
• Develop and review learning plans, initial assessments and learner reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

IT skills

Education

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

Minimum 5 years’ occupational experience in childcare

Job description

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Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) Temporary

Ocean Park House, Cardiff 37 hours Temp £29,174 rising to£33,465 09/10/26

At ACT, our behaviour framework shape everything we do. We are looking for a CCPLD Assessor who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and integrity, and brings creativity to engage young people who may have faced barriers to education. You will be motivated to inspire and empower learners to progress, while maintaining clarity in your planning, decision-making and communication. If you are resilient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful difference through high-quality, inclusive delivery, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Please see the full job description for the complete list of responsibilities.

The role is field based and will require the Assessor to deliver across routes, however, the trainer will be directly line managed by the Route Manager.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.

Why work for ACT?

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.Our questioning and collating of information are intended to help us maintain equal opportunities best practice and identify barriers to workforce equality and diversity. The information collated from you will not be used in any decision affecting you.

We are happy to consider an reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, please drop us an email with your requirements.

What next?:

The Advert will close 06th October 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Applicants will be notified via email of application process (please check junk or spam folders)

An interview process consisting of:

A face to face interview at our Head Office with a work based task (for example - a micro teach, full details will be provided before interview)

We’re keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.

Our organisation is deeply committed to safeguarding the welfare of all learners and staff. We expect all employees to uphold this commitment as part of their role. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

• Generous holiday package (up to 45 days per year)
• E-learning platform available to all staff.
• Annual salary increases
• Staff counselling sessions
• Mental Health First Aider
• Bi-annual performance reviews
• Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
• Length of service, birthday and yearly appreciation rewards
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe increating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement – values that lie at theheart of everything we do at ACT. From our interactions with staff to our engagement with learners, theseprinciples guide our approach, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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Job Description & Person Spec CCPLD HA TEMP Sept 2026

Person Specification

What we are looking for

Experience

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

Experience of delivering training and/or assessment is desirable.

Excellent communication, organisation and IT skills.

Qualifications & Knowledge

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

Skills & Attributes

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.

Other

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.