Technical Assessor - Carpentry & Joinery

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Assessor to join our team, supporting learners to achieve their full potential through high-quality training and assessment. The Technical Assessor is responsible for managing a caseload of learners undertaking apprenticeship and training programmes, ensuring they receive high-quality teaching, learning, assessment, and support throughout their learning journey. The role involves designing and delivering engaging learning experiences, assessing occupational competence and knowledge, and supporting learners to successfully achieve their qualifications and apprenticeship standards. Working closely with employers, learners, and internal stakeholders, the Assessor plays a key role in learner recruitment, employer engagement, progress monitoring, and quality assurance while ensuring compliance with awarding body, funding, and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of learners, ensuring timely progress, achievement and completion.
• Assess learners' occupational competence, knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with apprenticeship standards and awarding body requirements.
• Conduct learner enrolments, inductions, initial assessments and develop personalised training plans.
• Conduct regular learner reviews, provide feedback and implement interventions to support achievement.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employers to support learner recruitment, engagement and programme growth.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in the relevant vocational discipline.
• Level 2 Maths qualification (or equivalent Functional Skills).
• Level 2 English qualification (or equivalent Functional Skills).
• TAQA, CAVA, A1 Assessor Award or equivalent assessor qualification.
• Willingness to work towards an assessor qualification if not already held.

Experience

• Relevant occupational experience within the Electrical Installation sector.
• Experience supporting, training, coaching, mentoring or developing others.
• Proven ability to achieve performance targets and deadlines.
• Experience working with diverse learner groups.
• Experience delivering apprenticeship programmes and/or conducting workplace assessments and learner reviews.

Knowledge & Skills

• Apprenticeship standards and assessment requirements.
• Apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve their goals.

Why Join Us?

• 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.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.