Engineering Trainer / Assessor - Cambridge

Clarus Education; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Education seeks an enthusiastic Assessor/Trainer in Engineering to join our Work Based Learning team. You will design engaging programmes and prepare apprentices for gateway and End Point Assessments, delivering in both classroom and workplace settings.

You will support learners across Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4, Machining Level 3, Mechatronics Level 3, and Maintenance and Operations Level 3, driving progress and safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within current vocational qualification systems.
• Experience working with e-Portfolios.
• Experience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity.
• Experience of training and assessing within a Further Education or training environment.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for an agreed caseload of learners to provide high quality training, coaching, mentoring, instruction and assessment to learners to achieve their apprenticeship and/or qualification in a timely manner.
• Act as main point of contact for employers and learners, creating positive relationships with employers to support in the training and development of learners and, providing feedback on progress as required.
• Provide high quality training, coaching, instruction and assessment to learners both in College and in their place of work as appropriate.
• Initially assess the learners to determine their readiness for the apprenticeship programme, and to establish an individual learning plan to support their progression through the programme.
• Design and provide high quality training, coaching, instruction and programmes of learning, through training plans, that give learners opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours holistically, in sufficient depth, and in a timely manner, ready for the Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA), mapped out in the individual learning plan.
• Work with employers to establish activities and tasks that allow learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours – considering how these might be developed on and off-the-job.
• Review the learner’s development of KSB with both the learner and their employer.
• To promote the college values and adhere to awarding body practices, ensuring best practice is applied at all times.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Communication

Record keeping

Time management

Influence others

Flexibility

Team player

IT skills

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification

Level 3 TAQA / Cert in Assessing Vocational Qualifications

Level 3 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification

Tools

e-Portfolios

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assessor/Trainer in Engineering to join our Work Based Learning team. This is an exciting opportunity to support apprentices as they develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful careers in the engineering sector.

About the role:

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of engineering talent, delivering high‑impact, high‑quality training both in the classroom and out in the workplace. You’ll design engaging learning programmes, expertly prepare apprentices for gateway and end‑point assessments, and carry out professional workplace assessments that meet the highest standards set by industry and awarding bodies.

You’ll work with apprentices across a range of programmes, including Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4, Machining Level 3, Mechatronics Level 3, and Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technicians Level 3.

You’ll champion learner success by conducting meaningful progress reviews, maintaining accurate and compliant records, and supporting recruitment through interviews, skills assessments and employer engagement.

In this role you will guide apprentices to ensure they achieve their full potential and the best possible End Point Assessment grade in a timely manner.

As a trusted representative of the College, you’ll promote safeguarding, health & safety, equality and diversity in everything you do—while building strong, positive relationships with employers and contributing to new opportunities that help our Work Based Learning provision grow and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for an agreed caseload of learners to provide high quality training, coaching, mentoring, instruction and assessment to learners to achieve their apprenticeship and/or qualification in a timely manner.
• Act as main point of contact for employers and learners, creating positive relationships with employers to support in the training and development of learners and, providing feedback on progress as required.
• Provide high quality training, coaching, instruction and assessment to learners both in College and in their place of work as appropriate.
• Initially assess the learners to determine their readiness for the apprenticeship programme, and to establish an individual learning plan to support their progression through the programme.
• Design and provide high quality training, coaching, instruction and programmes of learning, through training plans, that give learners opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours holistically, in sufficient depth, and in a timely manner, ready for the Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA), mapped out in the individual learning plan.
• Work with employers to establish activities and tasks that allow learners to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours – considering how these might be developed on and off-the-job.
• Review the learner’s development of KSB with both the learner and their employer.
• To promote the college values and adhere to awarding body practices, ensuring best practice is applied at all times.

What we are looking for in our role:

Experience

• Experience of working within current vocational qualification systems.
• Experience working with e-Portfolios.
• Experience of dealing with employers in a professional capacity
• Experience of training and assessing within a Further Education or training environment

Skills and abilities

• Health and Safety legislation knowledge applicable to the occupational area.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good record keeping skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient time management.
• Ability to influence others.
• Able to work flexibly and on own initiative.
• Good team player.
• IT Skills

Qualifications

• Level 3 relevant vocational qualification and relevant vocational CPD (essential)
• Level 3 TAQA or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Qualifications (or equivalent, A1, etc) (Desirable)
• Level 3 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification (Desirable)

This role requires regular travel to employer sites, so the ability to drive and access to your own vehicle is essential.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Discounted rates on Apple products

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards

- On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.