Independent End Point Assessor- Personal Trainer in Ipswich

Flexible Worker Contract Location: Remote with expected travel in the following areas: Lincoln, Northampton, Cambridge, Ipswich, Norwich, London, and Plymouth.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Independent End Point Assessor (EPA) to assess apprentices against the Personal Trainer / Fitness Trainer Apprenticeship Standard. You’ll be working as part of a dedicated, flexible team, where you can use your professional skills and knowledge whilst developing others. Added to this, you will be working at the forefront of End Point Assessment, as NCFE work with Independent Training Providers, Further Education Colleges and Employment Providers to drive valuable partnerships across the developing world of Apprenticeships and EPA. This role is ideal for a qualified Personal Trainer Assessor, EPA, Fitness Assessor, or Tutor with a strong understanding of apprenticeships, assessment criteria, and EPA processes. You will deliver high-quality, impartial assessment activities including professional discussions, observations, and portfolio reviews, ensuring consistency and compliance with awarding organisation requirements.

How you'll make an impact:

• Conduct End Point Assessments (EPA) for Personal Trainer / Fitness Trainer apprentices
• Assess apprentice competence through observations, presentations and interviews.
• Make independent assessment decisions in line with the assessment plan and grading criteria
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to apprentices and training providers
• Ensure all assessments meet EPAOs, Ofqual, ESFA, and apprenticeship standard requirements
• Maintain accurate assessment records, reports, and documentation
• Participate in standardisation, CPD, and quality assurance activities
• Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and equality & diversity policies

We'd love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Hold a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (or equivalent fitness qualification)
• At least 5 years occupational competency within the subject area
• Recognised Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 / CAVA or equivalent) (an additional IQA qualification would be desirable)
• Current or recent experience in personal training, fitness coaching, or gym instruction
• Strong knowledge of Personal Trainer Apprenticeship Standards and EPA processes
• Have at least 12 months’ experience of responsibility for the workplace competence assessment of personal trainer
• Experience assessing or supporting learners within apprenticeships or vocational training
• A valid driving licence and have flexibility to travel across your area for F2F assessment delivery
• Excellent communication, organisation, and report-writing skills
• Ability to work independently and objectively as an EPA

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description to find out more.

Why work as a flexible worker for NCFE?

Our flexible workforce provides supportive quality assurance to ensure that learners taking NCFE qualifications are getting the best education possible. If you become a flexible worker with us, you’ll choose how to fit your work around your other personal and professional commitments – making this a great opportunity to make a difference in a way that suits you. You’ll receive full training and the materials, tools or equipment needed to ensure you’re able to complete your duties in line with NCFE requirements, with the ability to take on flexible worker contract alongside other work, without the need to be registered as self-employed.

All applicants will be expected to adhere to NCFE’s behavioural framework and to uphold our core values.

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered. With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

How to apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK. Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your Cover Letter & CV if you have the expertise and commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Friday 26 June 2026

Interview Date: w/c 6 July 2026

Please note that at interview stage you’ll be required to share any certificates with us as outlined in the essential criteria for the role. If successful in this post you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e., that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.