Childcare Tutor/Assessor

We are recruiting for a Childcare Tutor/Assessor – NCFE Qualifications for adults.

• Location – Paddington, West London. The Stowe Centre W2 5ES
• Hours – Part-time 30 hours a week, freelance basis
• Rate £26 per hour

Are you passionate about early years education – and about helping others build a career in it?

Paddington Development Trust (PDT) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Tutor / Assessor to join our Skills & Training team. You will teach, assess and support adult learners working towards Childcare and Early Years qualifications – helping them gain the knowledge, confidence and recognised credentials they need to work with
young children.

This is a chance to use your expertise where it really counts: many of our learners are local residents taking a first step into work, retraining, or progressing in a nursery or early years setting. Your teaching will have a direct impact on their futures – and on the quality of care for the children they go on to support.

About PDT

Paddington Development Trust is a community-led charity working across North Westminster. From our home at The Stowe Centre on Harrow Road, we run programmes that help local people learn new skills, find work, and build stronger, healthier communities. Our Skills & Training team connects residents with accredited learning and real career pathways.

The Role

You will be responsible for the full learner journey – from first teaching session through to
final assessment. You will:

• A relevant Childcare / Early Years qualification
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET, Level 5 DET/DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE)
• A recognised assessor qualification – CAVA or equivalent (e.g. TAQA, A1, D32/D33)
• Recent, hands-on experience in childcare or early years education
• Good, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
• Experience supporting learners in nursery or early years settings.
  Don’t tick every box? If you have the essentials and the passion, we would still love to hear from you.

Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026

Our Commitment

PDT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adult learners, and expects everyone who works with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-engagement checks, including a DBS check where legally required, references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and
communities, particularly those that reflect the diverse neighbourhoods we serve.