Childcare Workplace Assessor - Apprenticeships

East Coast College; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday

18% employer pension contribution

Free gym and swim

Discounted campus facilities

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking a dedicated Workplace Assessor in Childcare to support and assess learners undertaking childcare qualifications within their workplace settings at the Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus. The role involves monitoring progress, conducting assessments, and providing feedback to help learners achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have substantial sector knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to manage a caseload of learners while

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification required (A1, D32/D33, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent)
• Degree in Childcare, Early Years, Education, or related subject
• Significant occupational experience within childcare/early years sector
• Excellent knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding and best practice
• Strong communication, organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of learners
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if travel is required)

Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace assessments and reviews for learners undertaking childcare qualifications.
• Observe learners in their workplace and assess competence against qualification standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and create action plans to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Liaise effectively with employers, managers, and curriculum teams to support learner progress.
• Monitor achievement, attendance, and engagement, identifying additional support needs where required.
• Ensure all assessment practice meets quality assurance and safeguarding requirements.
• Commitment to Safeguarding

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Caseload management

Independent work

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Childcare, Early Years, Education or related

Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent)

Job description

East Coast College is seeking a dedicated Workplace Assessor in Childcare to support and assess learners undertaking childcare qualifications within their workplace settings at the Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus. The role involves monitoring progress, conducting assessments, and providing feedback to help learners achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have substantial sector knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and the ability to manage a caseload of learners while