At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and develop future childcare professionals through teaching and assessment.
- Company: Respected national training provider focused on learner success and social impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive professional development support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values continuous development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare and a teaching qualification at Level 5 or equivalent.
Location: Remote (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: £32,000 – £38,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to take the next step in your career by supporting and developing the next generation of Children and Young People practitioners? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with hands-on experience in residential childcare, supported accommodation, or children’s services to move into a rewarding Teaching Assessor role, where your expertise will help learners gain recognised qualifications and progress within the care sector.
About the Company
Our client is a respected national training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and professional development programmes across the UK. With a strong focus on learner success, quality delivery, and social impact, they work closely with employers and individuals to develop skilled professionals who make a real difference within communities. You’ll be joining an organisation that values its people, encourages continuous development, and provides a supportive environment where educators and sector specialists can make a genuine impact.
Why join?
- Work for a nationally recognised training provider within the education and skills sector
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible remote and hybrid working opportunities
- Extensive CPD and professional development support
- Supportive leadership and collaborative delivery teams
- Opportunity to influence standards within the Children and Young People workforce
About the Job
As a Teaching Assessor – Residential Childcare, you will support learners undertaking Children, Young People & Families qualifications and apprenticeship programmes, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to succeed in the sector. You will deliver a combination of teaching, coaching, assessment, and learner support across programmes including Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and Level 4/5 Children, Young People & Families Apprenticeship Standards. Working closely with learners, employers, and internal teams, you will ensure high-quality delivery that supports achievement, progression, and professional development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of learners across residential childcare qualifications and apprenticeship programmes
- Deliver engaging teaching, coaching, assessment, and progress review sessions through remote and workplace delivery
- Support learners through their qualification journey and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Create personalised learning plans aligned with learner and employer needs
- Assess learner evidence and maintain accurate records using electronic portfolio systems
- Provide ongoing guidance, feedback, and mentoring to support learner achievement
- Work collaboratively with employers to monitor progress and identify development opportunities
- Embed safeguarding, Prevent, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and British Values into learning delivery
- Support learners with additional needs, including SEND and vulnerable learners
- Maintain compliance with funding requirements, Ofsted expectations, and quality standards
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Residential Childcare professional, Teaching Assessor, Trainer, or Tutor who is passionate about developing others and improving outcomes for children and young people. You will have:
- Strong occupational experience within Residential Childcare, Children’s Homes, Supported Accommodation, Residential Special Schools, or related children’s services
- Experience supporting children and young people aged 6–25 years
- Experience delivering training, coaching, mentoring, or assessment within a care environment
- Teaching qualification at Level 5 or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Children, Young People & Families qualifications and apprenticeship standards
- Understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and quality assurance processes
- Experience supporting learners with different abilities, including SEND and vulnerable learners
- Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage a learner caseload and support achievement targets
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
Desirable Experience:
- Assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent
- Experience delivering Level 4 and Level 5 Apprenticeship Standards
- Experience within apprenticeship delivery or government-funded training
- Internal Quality Assurance qualification
If you’re an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to use your industry knowledge to inspire learners, improve professional practice, and support the future workforce, this is a fantastic opportunity. Apply now to take the next step in your Teaching Assessor career and make a meaningful impact within the Children and Young People sector.
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