Assessor- Carpentry & Joinery in Middlesbrough

Location: Middlesbrough

Reporting to: Associate Director of Apprenticeships

Salary: Up to £34,225 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST

Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with one of the region’s biggest further education providers to appoint an Assessor- Carpentry & Joinery. They are seeking a motivated and learner-focused Assessor to manage and support a caseload of apprentices through to successful completion of their Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment. The role involves planning and delivering inductions and initial assessments, developing individual learning plans with employers, and providing high-quality information, advice and guidance to ensure timely achievement of SMART learning objectives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with employers and external partners to recruit learners, develop new business opportunities, and support the delivery of apprenticeships and full-cost courses such as NVQs where required. Working collaboratively within the team, you will design and deliver structured schemes of work, review learner progress regularly, meet contractual performance standards, and create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners feel confident, valued and able to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of the requirement for Apprentices to complete off the job training.
• Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve the Apprenticeship Standard and prepare them for End Point Assessment.
• Support full cost courses such as NVQs if required.
• Develop business with existing employers and identifying new opportunities.
• Work in a team to plan and deliver a structured scheme of work and develop lesson plans that meet the learning needs of learners and the delivery and assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Support the continued evaluation of learning needs and objectives, through regular review and attendance as required at best practice groups.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Level 3 or equivalent in relevant occupational area - Essential
• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above - or equivalent - Desirable.
• TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willing to work towards - Desirable.
• Teaching qualification – Desirable.
• Award in Internal Verification or V1 - Desirable.
• Empathy with young people.
• Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations.
• High level of self-motivation - ability to work on own initiative.
• Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload.
• Good problem solving / decision making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours.

Why Join Them?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days.
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras: Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants.
• Discounted gift cards for big brands.
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted onsite car parking.

For more information, please contact Kimi at Imperial Recruitment Group.