Work Place Assessor - Childcare

East Coast College; Great Yarmouth; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

38 days holiday (FTE)

Pension 18% Employer Contribution

Free gym and swim

Discounted campus facilities

Résumé du poste

East Coast College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Workplace Assessor in Childcare to support and assess learners undertaking childcare qualifications within their workplace settings. You will work closely with apprentices, employers, and training staff to monitor progress, conduct assessments, and help learners achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have extensive sector knowledge and be committed to raising standards within early years education and childcare.

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification required.
• Degree in childcare or related subject.
• Significant occupational experience in childcare or early years.
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation and safeguarding.
• Ability to manage a caseload and travel if required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct workplace assessments and reviews for learners undertaking childcare qualifications.
• Observe learners in their workplace and assess against qualification standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and create action plans to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Liaise with employers, managers and curriculum teams to support learner progress.
• Monitor achievement, attendance and engagement, identifying additional support needs.

Connaissances

Communication

Organisation

Record-keeping

Formation

Assessor qualification (A1/D32/D33/TAQA/CAVA)

Degree in Childcare/Early Years

Level 2 English & Maths

Description du poste

Job Title:Work Place Assessor
Location: Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus
Hours: 37 Hours - 1.0 FTE
Contract: Fixed Term - TTO +6 (42 Weeks) Till 13th July 2027
Salary: Band G (£26,114.55 - £27,713.40 FTE)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Workplace Assessor in Childcare to support and assess learners undertaking childcare qualifications within their workplace settings. You will work closely with apprentices, employers, and training staff to monitor progress, conduct assessments, and help learners achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have extensive sector knowledge and be committed to raising standards within early years education and childcare.

Key needs from you and the role;

• Conduct workplace assessments and reviews for learners undertaking childcare qualifications.
• Observe learners in their workplace and assess competence against qualification standards.
• Provide constructive feedback and create action plans to support learner development.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and ensure compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Liaise effectively with employers, managers, and curriculum teams to support learner progress.
• Monitor achievement, attendance, and engagement, identifying additional support needs where required.
• Ensure all assessment practice meets quality assurance and safeguarding requirements.
• Commitment to Safeguarding

Essential Requirements

• Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Degree in Childcare, Early Years, Education, or a related subject.
• Significant occupational experience within the childcare or early years sector.
• Excellent knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding, and best practice.
• Strong communication, organisational, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of learners.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if travel is required).

East Coast College will offer you;

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.