Trainer Assessor Early Years

City College Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City College Norwich is seeking a passionate Trainer Assessor to support learners on the T Level in Education and Early Years and NCFE Level 2 programmes. You will assess competence in workplace and training settings, plan observations, and provide constructive feedback to help learners progress.

You will build portfolios, liaise with tutors and employers, and ensure safeguarding and inclusion standards are met while maintaining accurate records of progress.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with learners and employers.
• Ability to assess learners in practice, including observations and evidence-based assessment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Assess learners' competence against standards in workplace and training environments.
• Plan and carry out observations, professional discussions, and reviews to evidence learner progress.
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement.
• Support learners to build portfolios of evidence and meet qualification criteria.
• Liaise with tutors, employers, and work placement teams to monitor progress.
• Develop relationships with employers to identify meaningful assessment opportunities.
• Ensure safeguarding, equality and inclusion principles are followed.
• Maintain accurate assessment and progress records.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Independent workload management

Education

Level 3 in Childcare/EY

Assessor qualification

IQA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Trainer Assessor to support students studying on the T Level in Education and Early Years and NCFE Level 2 programmes. This is a rewarding role where you will work closely with learners in both college and real-world placement settings, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet occupational standards for working with children and young people. You will play a key role in assessing competence in the workplace, coaching learners through their development, and working collaboratively with employers to ensure high-quality placement experiences.,

• Assess learners' competence against awarding organisation standards in both workplace and training environments
• Plan and carry out observations, professional discussions, and reviews to evidence learner progress
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement
• Support learners to build portfolios of evidence and meet qualification criteria
• Liaise effectively with tutors, employers, and work placement teams to monitor progress
• Develop strong relationships with employers to identify meaningful assessment opportunities
• Ensure all learners are supported in line with safeguarding, equality, and inclusion principles
• Maintain accurate assessment and progress records

The T Level in Education and Early Years is a technical qualification designed to prepare learners for careers in education, childcare, and early years settings. It includes a significant industry placement where learners must demonstrate competence in areas such as safeguarding, child development, behaviour management, and professional practice.

The NCFE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification focuses on developing foundational knowledge and practical skills for working in early years and childcare settings, including supporting children's development, health and safety, and effective communication. The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Eary Years and Primary Settings focuses on developing foundational knowledge and practical experience in both early years and primary settings. This includes safeguarding, promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, effective communication with children and families.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing the next generation of childcare and education professionals.

Essential:

• A Level 3 (or above) qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• An Assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• An IQA qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working within early years, childcare, or education settings
• Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and professional practice standards
• Ability to assess learners in practice, including observations and evidence-based assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with learners and employers
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently
• Commitment to student success and inclusive practice