Freelance Proofreader & Editor — Educational Materials

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a freelance Editorial Assessment Associate to review qualification specifications, units and support materials, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and house style. You will correct errors and maintain clarity across educational content.

The role requires strong English language skills, meticulous proofreading ability, and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines, supporting materials used by learners and educators globally.

Qualifications

• An excellent command of the English language, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Extensive editorial experience and experience working with a variety of publications.
• Experience reviewing documents against clear instructions, templates or agreed editorial standards.
• Used to working to tight and sometimes changing deadlines.
• Familiar with working to house style and editorial guidelines.
• Able to use standard marks for proofreading and copy-editing, including BSI proof correction marks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, including Track Changes and comments, and able to carry out onscreen corrections and straightforward layout tasks as necessary.
• Ability to work accurately and independently while maintaining the intended meaning and technical accuracy of content.
• Previous experience proofreading educational, curriculum, assessment, training or learning materials is desirable.
• Familiarity with technical, scientific or subject-specific terminology would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review documents against agreed requirements, check spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, consistency and clarity.
• Flag any apparent errors, inconsistencies or areas requiring clarification.
• Make appropriate corrections and identify issues requiring further review.
• Support the production of high-quality educational materials used by learners and educators worldwide.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Proofreading and editing

Attention to detail

Editorial experience

Meeting deadlines

House style knowledge

BSI proofreading marks

MS Word (Track Changes)

Independent worker

Editorial terminology knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pearson is seeking a freelance Editorial Assessment Associate to review qualification specifications, units and support materials, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and house style. You will correct errors and maintain clarity across educational content.

The role requires strong English language skills, meticulous proofreading ability, and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines, supporting materials used by learners and educators globally.