Early Years On-Programme Assessor

Realise Training Group; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus public/bank

Leave purchase scheme for up to 5 days

Birthday and Christmas Eve off

Life insurance

Enhanced parental pay

Sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

£1,000 referral bonus

Job summary

Realise UK is hiring an On-Programme Assessor to join the Early Years team. You will carry out fair and timely assessments for Level 3 Early Years Educator, with expansion to other programmes as needed.

Role is home-based with occasional travel. You will plan, assess and report on learner progress, using Microsoft 365 tools and e-portfolio systems, while maintaining confidentiality and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant occupational qualification in Early Years.
• Current occupational competence in Early Years.
• Recognised assessor qualification.
• Experience of assessment delivery across Level 2, 3 and 5 Early Years programmes.
• Experience of assessment, apprenticeship delivery or end-point assessment within Early Years and Education.
• Strong knowledge of assessment practice, evidence requirements and quality assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct assessments against apprenticeship standards, plans and criteria.
• Review learners' portfolios and prepare for professional discussions.
• Make fair, evidence-based assessment decisions with constructive feedback.
• Produce detailed assessment reports and maintain secure records.
• Use digital platforms (SharePoint, Teams, e-portfolio systems) to manage activity.
• Meet agreed timescales and maintain confidentiality.
• Identify risks, adjustments and conflicts of interest; escalate as needed.
• Participate in standardisation, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Collaborate with employers, delivery teams and external partners.
• Keep knowledge current through CPD and support new apprenticeship standards.

Skills

Assessment delivery

End-point assessment

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Early Years qualification

Assessor qualification

Job description

Realise are recruiting for an On-Programme Assessor to join our Early Years team. As an On-Programme Assessor, you’ll carry out fair, robust and timely assessments that help apprentices achieve their qualifications. Initially, you’ll focus on the Level 3 Early Years Educator standard, with further programmes introduced as apprenticeship assessment requirements evolve. You’ll bring assessment expertise into Realise, working with learners, employers and colleagues to deliver a consistent assessment experience. Under the Together model, our internal assessment team will complete 50% of assessment activity.

Whilst we can’t promise that every day will be the same, your key responsibilities are likely to include:

• Planning and conducting assessments against the relevant apprenticeship standards, assessment plans and grading criteria.
• Reviewing learners’ portfolios and evidence in preparation for professional discussions.
• Making fair, consistent and evidence-based assessment decisions, with clear and constructive feedback for learners.
• Producing detailed assessment reports and maintaining accurate, secure and audit-ready records.
• Using digital platforms, including SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, VQA Proficient and relevant e-portfolio systems, to manage assessment activity.
• Completing assessments and reports within agreed timescales, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Identifying and escalating risks, reasonable-adjustment requirements and potential conflicts of interest.
• Taking part in standardisation, moderation and quality assurance activities.
• Working collaboratively with employers, delivery teams, quality colleagues and external partners.
• Keeping your occupational and assessment knowledge current through continuing professional development, and supporting the introduction of additional apprenticeship standards.

This is a home-based role with occasional travel. You’ll work independently in a remote environment, managing your diary and assessment activity to meet agreed deadlines. This will be discussed with you further in your interview.

The Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays
• Purchase scheme for up to 5 additional days annual leave
• Birthday and Christmas Eve off
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,000 Employee referral bonus scheme

About You

• A relevant occupational qualification and current occupational competence in Early Years.
• A recognised assessor qualification.
• Experience of assessment delivery across Level 2, 3 and 5 Early Years programmes.
• Experience of assessment, apprenticeship delivery or end-point assessment within Early Years and Education.
• Strong knowledge of assessment practice, evidence requirements and quality assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft applications, administrative databases, digital assessment platforms and e-portfolio systems.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Strong time and diary management skills to help you meet agreed targets.

What Happens Next?

• The Realise Recruitment team will be in touch, regardless of the outcome.
• Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.
• You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position, which will comprise of a one-hour formal interview, likely on Teams, where we will ask you a series of competency and behavioural questions.
• As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

About Us

• Realise Early Years is a leading specialist training provider, delivering high-quality programmes shaped around what the sector truly needs.
• Our story is one of thoughtful, sustainable growth. In recent years we’ve expanded into new regions, strengthened employer partnerships, and developed innovative curriculum offers – all carefully planned and rooted in quality, with learners, settings, children and families at the heart of what we do.
• Our vision is simple: to create outstanding practitioners, educators and leaders. Our Senior Leadership Team brings over 150 years of combined early years experience, with leaders who have grown from apprentices to sector experts.
• We promote the wellbeing of our learners and employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations.
• All successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at offer stage. Proof of qualifications and Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Realise has been in business for over 35 years, growing from our Sheffield roots to over 500 employees nationwide, and we’re proud to be part of the AQA charity group.