Early Years/ Childcare Assessor

East Sussex College Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex College Group is seeking a temporary WBL Early Years Assessor to support learners on work-based learning programmes within the Childcare and Early Years sector. You will assess, plan, provide feedback and monitor progress, working with learners, employers and staff to ensure high-quality progress and successful End Point Assessments.

The role requires experience as an assessor with strong EY sector knowledge, and adherence to safeguarding and college policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an assessor in WBL/EY
• Strong understanding of work-based learning in Early Years
• Ability to plan, conduct and document workplace assessments
• Commitment to safeguarding and college policies

Responsibilities

• Assess and support learners working toward Early Years qualifications.
• Plan and carry out workplace or college-based assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to help learners achieve requirements.
• Monitor progress and address barriers to achievement.
• Maintain accurate learner records and evidence.
• Collaborate with employers and workplace supervisors.
• Ensure assessments meet awarding organisations and college requirements.
• Participate in standardisation, quality assurance and team meetings.

Skills

Work-based learning

Early Years sector

Assessment in workplace

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of Early Years professionals to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence?

East Sussex College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced WBL Early Years Assessor to join our team on a temporary basis, providing cover for a period of long-term sickness.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and assessing learners undertaking work-based learning programmes within the Childcare and Early Years sector. You will work closely with learners, employers and colleagues to ensure learners receive high-quality support and make successful progress towards their apprenticeship and achieve their End Point Assessment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assessor with a strong understanding of work-based learning and the Early Years sector.

This exciting role will include:

• Assessing and supporting learners working towards their Early Years qualifications.
• Planning and carrying out effective assessments in the workplace and/or college environment.
• Providing constructive feedback and guidance to help learners achieve their qualification requirements.
• Monitoring learner progress and identifying and addressing any barriers to achievement.
• Maintaining accurate learner records, assessment documentation and evidence.
• Working collaboratively with employers and workplace supervisors to support learner development.
• Supporting learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours within the workplace.
• Ensuring assessment practices meet awarding organisation and college requirements.
• Following safeguarding, equality, diversity, health and safety, and other college policies at all times.
• Participating in standardisation, quality assurance and team meetings as required.

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Closing date: Sunday 1st November 2026
• Interview Date: 5th November 2026

College location: Based Cross-college

Annual salary: Circa £19 per hour including holiday rate

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Variable Sessional hours

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.