Early Years & Education Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor (Education)

TL;DR

Early Years & Education Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor (Education): Delivering independent and consistent assessment services for apprenticeship standards with an accent on occupational competency and quality assurance. Focus on conducting assessments for Teaching Assistants and Early Years practitioners, managing a caseload, and supporting the standardisation of freelance assessors.

Location: Remote with travel for assessments, must be based in the UK

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading Awarding Organisation and End-Point Assessment Organisation in the UK, providing qualifications and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.

What you will do

• Manage an assigned caseload to ensure all stages of the assessment journey are completed timely and to standard.
• Deliver fair, unbiased, and consistent assessment services to apprentices and employers.
• Produce accurate assessment feedback and written reports to validate decisions.
• Perform internal quality assurance (IQA) and lead moderation and standardisation activities.
• Support the training and development of freelance associate assessors.
• Contribute to the review and growth of new assessment materials and learning resources.

Requirements

• Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or equivalent).
• Internal Quality Assurance qualification (D34, V1, or equivalent).
• Childcare qualification Level 3 or above.
• Recent experience in classroom-based practice and childcare settings.
• Minimum 2 years’ competence-based interviewing experience within the last 5 years.
• Must have access to own transport and be willing to travel as the business requires within the UK.

Nice to have

• Experience assessing Specialist Teaching Assistant or Learning and Skills Teacher levels.
• Experience with Early Years Lead Practitioner or Children & Young People Practitioner standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development in qualifications and apprenticeships.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with additional days added after 2 years of service.
• Bupa healthcare benefits and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Annual loyalty bonus and annual salary review.
• Cycle to work scheme and NEST pension.
• Supportive working environment focusing on a healthy work/life balance.