End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Sports Coach (North West)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an independent End Point Assessor for apprenticeships in sports coaching. This role involves assessing candidates' knowledge, skills, and behaviors to ensure they meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in coaching, along with strong communication skills. This position requires flexibility and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge and understanding of coaching areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-point assessments of apprentices ensuring competency.
• Maintain service-level agreements regarding EPA activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Technical Knowledge

Education

Level 4 Qualification

Assessor Qualification

Job description

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Sports Coach (North West Region)

About Pearson

We value an 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, and respect is the norm. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant company. People are at the centre of our company. We are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace 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 and benchmarked worldwide, rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses.

Overview of the independent end-point assessor role:

The Government requires all apprenticeships to include an end-point assessment (EPA), which holistically assesses the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) learned throughout the apprenticeship. This ensures apprentices meet employer standards and are fully competent in their occupation. Pearson provides employers with confidence that completing an apprenticeship signifies being job-ready and that assessments are consistent across all apprenticeships.

An independent EPA means assessors have no conflict of interest and are independent of the training provider. They assess the apprentice's competency without prior involvement in their training or assessment. EPA activities are conducted onsite on dates agreed with employers or providers, with outcomes recorded and justified. Pearson quality assurance oversees the process.

IEAs are qualified assessors, trained and approved to operate as IEAs, conducting assessments according to the apprenticeship plan and Pearson materials. See the Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections below for details.

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in regular training and standardisation activities.
• Maintain evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Assess candidate performance following published criteria and procedures.
• Follow Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials, and quality protocols.
• Respond to EPA planning, operational activities, reports, and submissions.
• Report risks, issues, and suspected malpractice/maladministration.
• Ensure assessment evidence is high quality and accurately recorded.
• Support Pearson with appeals regarding assessment decisions.
• Raise conflicts of interest, including related to assessment independence.
• Complete personal actions as required by Pearson.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of EPA activities.
• Participate in external quality assurance activities.

Person Specification

This occupation is in the sport and physical activity sector, including high-performance, community, and school environments.

High Performance Sport Coaches: develop athletes in high-performance settings, including talent pathways and international programs.

Community Sport Coaches: motivate and engage people of all ages in community sports and physical activities.

School Sport Coaches: collaborate with teachers to develop pupils’ psychomotor skills using a whole-child approach.

The role involves designing and delivering coaching programs that engage and improve participants’ skills and performance.

Background and Experience (essential):

• Current relevant occupational competence for at least 2 years.
• Knowledge of coaching areas listed above.
• Qualified with a relevant qualification at or above Level 4.
• Assessor qualification.
• Experience leading meetings, interviews, or discussions.
• Experience with quality assurance/regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to CPD aligned with apprenticeship and EPA standards.

Other requirements:

• UK-based candidates only.
• Availability of at least two working days during the week for EPA activities.

Desirable Experience:

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

Skills & Knowledge (Essential):

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to individual needs.
• Technical knowledge of health and safety, industry structure, legal frameworks, products/services, systems, and assessment tools.
• Ability to assess impartially and report risks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Other requirements:

• Personal IT equipment compatible with Pearson software.
• Reliable broadband, microphone, headphones, webcam.
• Secure personal email account.
• UK or Ireland postal address.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel for EPA arrangements.