Training Qualification UK - Early Years Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor

TL;DR

Training Qualification UK - Early Years Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor (Early Years): Deliver independent, fair, reliable apprenticeship assessment services for Early Years standards with an accent on consistent grading decisions, accurate assessment reporting, and internal quality assurance. Focus on managing a caseload, conducting 3–4 face-to-face assessments per week, and maintaining regulatory knowledge across safeguarding, duty of care, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.

Location: Hybrid/Remote with travel for assessments (Southern and North West region)

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (DOE)

Company

Training Qualifications UK is a market-leading End-Point Assessment Organisation working with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers.

What you will do

• Manage an assigned caseload to complete all stages of the apprenticeship assessment journey on time and to standard.
• Deliver apprenticeship assessment activities with integrity and impartiality to ensure a fair, reliable, unbiased, and consistent assessment experience.
• Produce accurate assessment feedback and written reports using the correct regulatory paperwork and required systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship standards and assessment plans for Early Years Practitioner Level 2, Early Years Educator Level 3, and Early Years Lead Practitioner Level 5.
• Participate in internal quality assurance (IQA), including sampling evidence, making judgements, and providing constructive developmental feedback.
• Travel as required for face-to-face assessments and support moderation/standardisation activities and development of assessment materials.

Requirements

• Ability to assess at least Early Years Educator Level 3, including having held a role in a childcare provision for at least 3 years (within the last 3 years).
• Current knowledge of the regulatory framework and requirements including safeguarding, duty of care, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
• Current DBS check.
• Relevant assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, Thirify.global equivalent) or EPA qualification, with robust knowledge of assessment practice and techniques, including proficiency in remote assessment tools.
• Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths (or equivalent).
• Sound IT/digital literacy with proven experience using Microsoft packages, plus strong written and verbal communication and organisational/time-management skills.

Nice to have

• Relevant Internal Quality Assurer qualification (D34, V1).
• Experience delivering End-Point Assessment/Apprenticeship Assessment and engaging with External Quality Assurance activities.
• Understanding of supervising others to deliver Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.
• 2 years experience working within schools and/or Teaching Assistant experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with a permanent position plus a 12-month fixed term contract arrangement (as stated in the posting).
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 total), with additional leave after 2 years of continuous service and an extra day off for your birthday.
• Company sick pay upon completion of probation, annual loyalty bonus, and annual salary review.
• Bupa healthcare benefits, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and NEST pension.
• Cycle to work scheme and a supportive working environment focused on healthy work/life balance.
• Training and comprehensive onboarding, including ongoing CPD expectations.

Hiring process

• Screening and/or interview of potential End-Point Assessors/IQAs to verify expertise and qualification attainment.
• Assessment of suitability through interviews and evaluation of assessment/IQA experience and sector knowledge.