Trainer Facilitator - Early Years Assessor

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainer Facilitator – Early Years Assessor to inspire learners in childcare and early years education. The role involves assessing students, supporting workplace learning, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong organisational and communication skills. This position offers a fixed term contract with excellent benefits, including generous holiday and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata

Access to training and apprenticeship opportunities

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational experience/qualification in early years or supporting teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and facilitate learning for students across Level 1–3 Early Years Educator and Childcare courses.
• Support learners in workplace settings for quality work-based learning opportunities.
• Contribute to curriculum development and monitor learner progress.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Student-centred approach

Education

Degree in social science, counselling, social care, childcare, education or related discipline

Job description

Trainer Facilitator – Early Years Assessor

TF2955

Job Details

• Salary: £12,878 to £14,279.50 per annum (pro rata of £25,756 to £28,559 per annum). Plus Excellent Benefits
• Contract Type: 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Fixed term contract until 3rd July 2026.
• Location: Paignton, Devon

Job Overview

South Devon College is looking for a Trainer Facilitator – Early Years Assessor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire learners and support their development in childcare and early years education.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will assess and facilitate learning for students across Level 1–3 Early Years Educator and Childcare courses. You’ll support learners in workplace settings, ensuring they have access to high‑quality work‑based learning opportunities. You will contribute to curriculum development, monitor learner progress, and maintain strong relationships with students, employers, and colleagues. Your work will help ensure compliance with awarding body standards and promote safeguarding, equality, and inclusion at all times.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a degree in social science, counselling, social care, childcare, education or related discipline, with relevant vocational experience/qualification in early years and/or supporting teaching and learning. You should have strong organisational and communication skills, with a student‑centred approach.

Benefits and Culture

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance. The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.