Assessor - Early Years (0.3 FTE) in Bradford

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Early Years, Education & Social Care department as an Early Years Assessor. As an Early Years Assessor, you will act as the main point of contact for employers and students, providing workshops, creating action plans, observing in the workplace and feeding back on progress as required. You will undertake assessments in the workplace and in college, ensuring that a professional image is portrayed at all times. This is a term‑time role working 2 days per week, 40 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• To deliver supportive workshops in college, preparing students for their work placements and providing evidence towards their observations and assessment of skills.
• To undertake timely assessment of students against the national standards and to record all assessment decisions to meet the awarding body/professional body requirements in line with the assessment cycle.
• Manage a caseload of students, setting SMART targets / writing action plans to ensure timely progress and achievement of all required components of the qualification.
• To undertake timely workplace observations, where appropriate and upload all related work activities and progress information onto the online portfolio promptly, ensuring accurate tracking of student progression.
• For T Level Education and Early Years, complete the Early Years Educator observations and the structured, graded observations in line with awarding body requirements and timelines.
• To work with the moderator to complete the standardisation activity for moderation and agree on dates for the moderator to co‑observe.
• To complete all assessment paperwork as required by the organisation, the awarding/professional bodies, and other external agencies to a high standard.
• Produce accurate and up‑to‑date reports as requested.
• Communicate effectively with the work placement provider regarding progress and achievements.
• Be responsive in the reporting of students who are falling behind quickly, and agree on detailed action plans with the student and course leader/work placement employer to provide the required support to promote achievement.
• Support a caseload of students both in college and in the work placement.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years or other relevant subject area.
• GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A – C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• Assessor Award (TDLB / D32 or A1) or willing to work towards within an agreed timescale.

Experience

• Recent industry experience within Early Years/and/or primary.
• Proven experience in accurately and timely assessing in the workplace/classroom.
• Experience of assessing at T‑level Education and Early Years is desirable but not essential.

Benefits of working at Bradford College

• Additional college closure days, including a 2‑week Christmas closure.
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa.
• On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant.
• A host of training development opportunities.
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

Legal & Safeguarding

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion among our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.