Early Years Practitioner

Penshaw View Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Early Years Practitioner to assess apprentices nearing the end of their training. The role involves evaluating competencies, providing feedback, and ensuring trainees meet assessment requirements. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in early years education and be willing to travel across various UK locations.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience as an Early Years Practitioner.
• Up to date experience in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-point assessments as per the assessment plan.
• Provide written feedback immediately following the assessment.

Skills

Communication

Technology Competence

Education

IQA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

****** Exciting Opportunity ******

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Early Years Practitioner to assess candidates coming to the end of their apprenticeships. Your experience would be needed to assess trainees who are at the end of their apprenticeshipto ensure their knowledge meets the requirements of the assessment. Your knowledge and experience will play a vital role in evaluating trainees and reporting on their competencies.

Standard specific essential criteria

• Have at least 3 years experience as an Early Years Practitioner
• Up to date experience and knowledge demonstrated in the last 3 years
• Willing to travel to different locations i.e Watford, London and other areas

General essential criteria

• Driving licence, own transport and willingness to travel to agreed regions within the UK
• Competent in the use of technology including mobile/tablet device, Microsoft Office, website navigation, emails and web conferencing (training on systems will be provided once contracted)
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to write clear and constructive feedback

Desirable criteria:

• Hold an IQA qualification
• Have experience of assessment and quality assurance
• Understanding of end-point assessment

Key tasks

• Conduct end-point assessments as per the assessment plan and company guidance, policies and procedures
• Form and record judgements of competency against assessment criteria using agreed exemplification
• Score and / or grade apprentices and provide written feedback immediately following the assessment
• IQA only: Carry out sampling and observation activities in line with company policies and procedures

Other responsibilities

• Attend remote training sessions as part of a comprehensive induction
• Provide up to date documentation including evidence of qualifications, continuing professional development, any relevant licenses, or professional memberships/registrations
• Attend remote initial and ongoing standardisation sessions and assessor webinars
• Keep industry competence and knowledge up to date in line with assessment plan requirements