End Point Assessor (Apprenticeship) - Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education company is seeking an End Point Assessor for the Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating candidates' competencies through end-point assessments. The position requires relevant experience in education and accountability for maintaining quality standards.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least 3 years.
• Experience leading structured interviews/discussions.
• Hold a current Standard DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate candidates based on assessment criteria.
• Submit EPA outcomes with justifications.
• Participate in training and standardisation activities.

Skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Education

Assessing Qualification and/or Teaching Qualification to Level 5

Job description

End Point Assessor (Apprenticeship) - Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5)

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– Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5)

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

Job description: Independent end-point assessor – Specialist Teaching Assistant (Level 5)

About Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.

Overview Of The Independent End-point Assessor Role

Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with.

An independent EPA means that those deciding on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme elementand must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.

The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.

IEAs for these EPAs will be qualified IQAs that meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

Key Accountabilities

The independent end-point assessor will:

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPA.
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained.
• Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs.
• Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration.
• Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately.
• Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
• Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment.
• Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities.
• Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA).
  
  

Person Specification

Must haveexperience in -They will specialise in two of three options:

• SEND specialist teaching assistants support the implementation of SEND policy, processes, and procedure. They will advance learning for those learners with SEND.
• Social and emotional well-being specialist teaching assistants support the implementation of policy, processes, and procedure in this area. They will focus on learners’ social and emotional well-being, to advance learning.
• Curriculum provision specialist teaching assistants provide support for learners and advance learning in a specialist curriculum or subject area of expertise. This may include, but is not limited to, supporting with advancing learning through early reading or early maths interventions, supporting a specific subject area or forest school provision, or supporting provision for learners with English as an additional language (EAL).
  
  

Occupational Profiles

Background and Experience (essential):

• Current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least3yrs.
• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector to at least occupationallevel 5 gained in the last 3 years or significant experience of the occupation or sector.
• Qualified with a relevant qualification/s at or above the level they are assessing.
• Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions.
• Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements.
• Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism.
• Assessing Qualification and/or Teaching Qualification to Level 5
• Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
• Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.
• Hold a current Standard DBS certificate that is registered for the update service. Other supporting documents will also be required as evidence. Upon submission of an application, the Associate Recruitment team will be in touch to request DBS evidence and supporting documents. For further information on the DBS requirements please read the attached document titled DBS Guidelines for applicants)
  
  

Background And Experienc e (desirable)

• Experience of Marking or grading Judgements
• Experience in Teaching in Specialist areas of the 3 pathways
  
  

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice
• In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools
• Ability to assess, free from bias
• Ability to assess and report risks
• Ability to meet deadlines
  
  

Other Requirements

Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:

• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software.
• Have a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcam.
• Have a personal and secure email account.
• Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements
• Attend standardisation events.
  
  

Application Information We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Management

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers

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