Early Years End Point Assessor

Lifetime; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent national awarding organisation is seeking Early Years professionals to join as Assessors. In this role, you will support apprentices in their assessments and help shape future experts in the industry. The company offers comprehensive training, continuous professional development, and numerous benefits including flexible work options and 25 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates should hold an Early Years qualification at level 3 or above and have relevant occupational experience within the last 12 months.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Health cash plan

Company match pension up to 5%

Life assurance

Qualifications

• An Early Years qualification at level 3 or above is necessary.
• Recent experience in EYFS and a teaching environment is required.
• Willingness to obtain an Assessor qualification is expected.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out assessments for apprentices.
• Assess skills, knowledge, and behaviours against apprenticeship standards.

Skills

Passion for Early Years

Occupational experience in EYFS

Familiar with MS Office

Education

Early Years qualification at level 3 or above

Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Innovate Awarding, part of the Lifetime Group, is a leading independent national awarding organisation specialising in vocational apprenticeship qualifications.

We are looking for innovative, approachable Early Years professionals who are looking to transform their careers and help shape the next generation of industry experts. Whether you already have an assessor qualification or simply have quality experience within this sector and want to take your career in a new direction, this could be the opportunity for you.

Working for Lifetime Group isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive culture that is focused on enabling people to fulfil their potential.

What we offer :

• Full training for new assessors and support to achieve assessor qualification
• CPD to support your occupational expertise and continuous professional development
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Additional day leave for your birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working & flexi time options
• Early finish for the end of your week
• Health cash plan
• Virtual GP
• Curated wellbeing package
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Company match pension up to 5%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family benefits package
• Religious bank holiday swap
• Long service recognition and reward
• Quarterly reward and recognition awards

What will you be doing?

Working with apprentices and their employers to plan and carry out their end‑point assessment, assessing their skills, knowledge and behaviours against the apprenticeship standard for their role.

What will you bring to the role?

• An Early Years qualification at level 3 or above
• Occupational experience in EYFS and a teaching environment for Early years within the last 12 months?
• An Assessors qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• A proven passion for and hands‑on experience within Early Years
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Familiar with MS Office and other IT systems (training will be provided for EPAPro).

A diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce.

As a group, we're committed to broadening the equity, diversity, and inclusion of our workforce and creating a sense of belonging for all. In this way we will better represent those who learn with us and our partners to greater understand and fulfil their needs.

By listening to our emerging diverse workforce, we will agree future goals and priorities as a community. This in turn will help secure a sustainable future for the Group, benefiting not just us but also our partners and those who learn with us.

Your experience is invaluable to us, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable recruitment environment for all candidates. We welcome any feedback on how we can enhance our approach to an inclusive process, please feel free to share your ideas with us here :

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