End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Sports Coach (Midlands & Yorkshire Only)

Pearson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks an End Point Assessor for apprenticeships in sports coaching. The role involves assessing candidates in various environments, ensuring standards are maintained, and requires relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates must be UK-based and available for assessments on weekdays.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant occupational competence.
• Knowledge of coaching areas specified.
• Commitment to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidate performance according to published criteria.
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate assessment records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualification at or above Level 4

Assessor qualification

Job description

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Sports Coach (Midlands & Yorkshire Only)

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About Pearson

We value the power of inclusive culture and embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Pearson promotes a company culture where differences are embraced as strengths, opportunities are equal and accessible, consideration and respect are the norm. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace ecosystem where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. We provide content, assessment, and digital services globally. As the UK's largest awarding body, we offer qualifications that are recognized worldwide, rooted in educational excellence across various General and Vocational courses.

Role Overview

The Government requires all apprenticeships to include an end-point assessment (EPA), which is a holistic evaluation of the apprentice’s Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs). This ensures apprentices meet employer standards and are fully competent. Pearson provides independent assessors (IEAs) who are unbiased and only assess apprentices they have no conflict of interest with, ensuring fairness and consistency across assessments.

Assessments are conducted onsite at mutually agreed dates, with outcomes recorded and justified. IEAs are trained, qualified, and approved assessors who follow Pearson’s assessment plans and materials. Key responsibilities and candidate specifications are detailed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in regular training and standardisation activities.
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Assess candidate performance according to published criteria, ensuring standards are maintained.
• Follow Pearson’s protocols, assessment materials, and quality assurance procedures.
• Respond to EPA planning, operational activities, and submit assessment outcomes.
• Report risks, issues, and suspected malpractice/maladministration.
• Ensure high-quality, accurate assessment records and reports.
• Support Pearson with appeals, if necessary.
• Identify and report conflicts of interest.
• Complete personal actions as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and external quality assurance activities.

Candidate Person Specification

This role involves assessing in the sport and physical activity sector, including high-performance, community, and school environments.

• High-performance coaches develop athletes at elite levels.
• Community coaches motivate diverse groups in local initiatives.
• School coaches collaborate with teachers to develop pupils’ psychomotor skills.

The primary purpose is to design and deliver coaching programs that motivate and improve participant skills and performance.

Essential Background & Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant occupational competence.
• Knowledge of coaching areas specified.
• Relevant qualification at or above Level 4.
• Assessor qualification.
• Experience in leading meetings, interviews, or discussions.
• Experience with quality assurance/regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to CPD.

Additional Requirements

• Only UK-based candidates considered.
• Availability during at least two weekdays for EPA.

Desirable Background & Experience

• Experience in marking or grading judgments.
• Experience across coaching areas.
• Willingness to travel for EPA arrangements.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate individual needs.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of Health & Safety, industry structure, legal frameworks, and assessment tools.
• Ability to assess impartially and report risks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Personal IT equipment compatible with Pearson software.
• Broadband, microphone, headphones, webcam.
• Secure personal email account.
• UK or specific territories’ postal address.
• Right to work in the UK.

Application Details

Opportunities for teaching professionals to join as examiners, moderators, and verifiers are available.