Job description
We are looking for an Early years/ Childcare assessor for apprenticeship learners
Responsible to: Head of Curriculum / Centre Manager
Purpose of job:
· To deliver Apprenticeship Standards through on the job training to apprenticeship learners.
· To ensure apprenticeship delivery is at an excellent standard in line the prescribed routines set by the awarding organisation with quality procedures
· To ensure all processes and procedures are in place in preparation for any Ofsted, ESFA, employer, awarding body inspection and internal audit.
Responsibilities:
Assessment
· To induct candidates, including apprentices, and carry out Initial Assessment in accordance with College policy and awarding organisation guidelines.
· To assess candidates’ progress in accordance with College policy and awarding body requirements.
· To carry out assessments both in College (if applicable) and the candidates workplace adhering to the awarding organisation code of practice.
· To prepare ILPs, carry out regular reviews with candidates in accordance with distance learning criteria.
· Managing a caseload of up to 40 apprentice learners. This figure may vary and the caseload may increase or decrease.
· To participate in the delivery of training relating to relevant work place qualifications, apprenticeships and additional programmes and when required to, enhance learning with one-to-one tutoring.
· To prepare materials suitable for the work place qualifications and apprenticeships to assist the candidates.
· Prepare candidates for End Point Assessment (EPA), focusing on achieving 100% End Point Assessment achievement rates for learners on caseload and to reduce any early exits to zero
· To assess distance learning qualifications when required
· To develop online and blended learning materials accessed by students through the College virtual learning environment
· To participate in IQA activities with a willingness to gain these qualifications if not currently held.
· To support in the development of higher and degree apprenticeships in the future
Recording & Reporting
· Monitoring and maintaining appropriate paperwork and OneFile records of progress and to report all cases of apprentice learner sickness and absence.
· Maintaining comprehensive apprentice teaching, learning and assessment records and submitting a range of evidence to the Internal Verifier on a regular basis for sampling.
· To support candidates to record and recognise ‘off the job’ training.
· To regularly report to the Head of Curriculum on the progress of candidates.
· Liaise with EQA with the support of the Head of Curriculum.
General
· To deal professionally with colleagues and external partners as required.
· To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the College’s documentation and information.
· To attend training/refresher courses and meetings as required by the Line Manager
· Seek to improve his/her own performance, contribution, knowledge, skills and participate in training and developmental activities as required.
· To perform such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general characteristic of the post and are commensurate with the level of responsibility
Essential Experience & Knowledge:
· Assessment and training of work place qualifications and apprenticeship candidates
· Internal Verification of work place qualifications and apprenticeships
· Experience of online portfolios
· Experience delivering distance learning qualifications
· Significant experience in the relevant standard field.
· Knowledge of quality standards relating to SFA, Sector Skills Councils, employer frameworks, Awarding Bodies
· Knowledge of key performance data and metrics relating to apprenticeship standard and case load.
Desirable Qualifications:
· TAQA Assessors Award
· A1/A2 or D32/33 and have been updated to TAQA standards
· TAQA IQA Award
· Equivalent teaching qualification to deliver apprenticeship training
· GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
· Qualified to deliver functional skills Level 1 & 2
· IAG qualification
INDPER
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Which sectors are you able to deliver Apprenticeship Standards For?
- Are you Able to deliver Early Years Apprenticeship Standard Level 2-5?
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare Assessing: 2 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)