Assessor - Early Years [WC3888] in Worthing

Assessor – Early Years [WC3888]

Worthing College, part of the Chichester College Group

Pay: £27,785 – £30,364 per annum (pro rata) | 14.8 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Childcare/Early Years professional to assess students in our Level 2 and T Level programmes, supporting the development of employability skills and vocational competence.

Responsibilities

• Visit students on placement to assess their progress and performance.
• Liaise with relevant employers for assessment of Level 2 and T Level programmes.
• Support the successful running of Early Years work placements.

Qualifications

• Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Maths.
• Relevant professional qualification at Level 3 or above (e.g., Diploma in Childcare and Education, Level 3 NVQ in Early Years, Care and Education, Children and Young People’s Workforce, NNEB).
• Experience working with students and assessing vocational practice.
• Skills in assessing the progress of students.
• Knowledge of Childcare/Early Years programmes and qualification framework.
• Knowledge of skills and personal qualities needed by students for their future employment sector.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme – 20.4% of pensionable pay contributed by the Group.
• Annual leave: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with continuous service), plus bank holidays and college closure days during Christmas; wellbeing day; option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discount schemes on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as the gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family‑friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities: funded apprenticeships and a range of courses and activities.

Closing date

19 January 2026

Application Process

You will be asked to upload a CV before starting an application form. The system will auto‑populate information from your CV; please ensure it is formatted without columns or tables. The CV will not be seen by recruiting managers, so complete the application form fully. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

EEO & Safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure suitability to work with young people. As users of the Disabled Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.