Role Title – Early Years Assessor - Brighton
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Location: Remote (with travel as required) – Brighton Area
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role Overview
We are looking for a Qualified Childcare Trainer/Assessor. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality training and assessments within agreed timescales, meeting nationally recognised standards.
This role involves building relationships with early years settings in the area, promoting apprenticeships. You will support Apprentices throughout their learning journey, ensuring timely progress, compliance, and the development of professional workplace skills. You will start with a small caseload of learners.
Requirements
- Proven experience in training, assessing, or supporting learners in the Early Years or Childcare sector.
- Assessor Award (CAVA, A1, for example)
- Childcare/Early Years Qualification – minimum level 3.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a caseload of learners effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail.
- Competent in using digital learning and tracking platforms.
- Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, British Values, and equality and diversity.
- Ability to travel occasionally to meet learners or attend meetings as required.
Key Responsibilities
Training and Assessment
- Deliver engaging classroom-based and workshop sessions to Apprentices.
- Monitor Apprentice progress, conduct regular reviews, and ensure timely completion of all assessments.
- Provide constructive feedback and support to help learners achieve their qualifications.
- Prepare, mark, and moderate work in line with awarding body requirements.
- Support learners in developing the professional and practical skills required for the Early Years sector.
- Maintain accurate learner records, registers, and tracking documentation.
Quality and Compliance
- Ensure all training and assessment activities meet quality and compliance standards.
- Maintain learner portfolios and ensure all required evidence is complete and up to date.
- Meet retention and completion targets.
- Attend standardisation meetings, workshops, and training as required.
- Adhere to all policies related to safeguarding, equality, diversity, health, and safety.
Safeguarding and Support
- Promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
- Act promptly on any safeguarding concerns or disclosures following agreed procedures.
- Provide pastoral support to learners where appropriate, and refer learners with additional needs to the relevant support teams.