Assessor for Early Years and Teaching Assistants in Liverpool

Department: Health and Social Care

Salary: £33,302 - £36,376 per year

Location: Liverpool

Key Responsibilities:

• Liase with Nurseries and Schools regarding arrangements for placement for students and completion of assessments both in college and on placement.
• Ensure all learners are allocated a work placement in line with college and awarding body requirements.
• Visit learners on placement – monitor progress and feedback to Lecturers and Progress Coach.
• Check learners’ attendance on placement on a weekly basis using GROFAR.
• Keep records and liaise with Progress Coach, Lecturers, Heads of School and Directors as required.
• In conjunction with lecturing team, deliver knowledge of outcomes/assessment criteria to all learners; this is not a teaching role.
• Develop and conduct assessments to accurately measure learners performance and understanding.
• Maintain records of all assessment and verification activities using the standard systems set by the College.
• Carry out review/monitoring visits in accordance with the Exam boards requirements.
• Engage with quality assurance procedures, including the preparation of information and statistics as required by line managers to ensure that standards are met and learners experience the highest quality learning.
• Promote the college to employers.
• Attend Team meetings.
• Assist in the identification of all risks which could damage the reputation and financial viability of the college/directorate/division; contribute to the identification of appropriate risk control measures and their implementation.
• Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the line manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Essential: Recognised UK Level 3 Assessor Qualifications. Experience working in a UK education setting assessing Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant Qualifications.
• Desirable: Educated to Level 6 (e.g., Degree or equivalent in a health or science subject). A recognised Teaching qualification or substantial vocational experience. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and themselves. Experience of resource-based learning. Experience of developing remote and online based learning and materials. Membership of a relevant professional body. Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers. Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes. Experience assessing T Level Education and Early Years Qualifications.

Benefits:

• Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%.
• Leave entitlement – Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day, statutory closure, and additional days at Easter.
• Employee Benefit Platform – Discounts on supermarkets, fashion, tech, travel, cinema, etc.
• Health and Wellbeing – Access to Health Assured EAP and wellbeing portal.
• Travel – Interest‑free loans for annual travel passes, up to two months’ free travel.
• Flexible Working – Options available to support work‑life balance.
• Professional Development – Multiple formal and informal opportunities.
• College Benefits – Sports and fitness facilities, discounted hair and beauty treatments, staff discount at Academy Restaurant.