Assessor in Early Years

Are you passionate about the subject of Early Years?

Would you like to pass on your knowledge onto the next generation of Early Years students?

Are you looking for a role within Further Education?

If yes, this could be the role for you!

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for an Assessor in Early Years, to assess our Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years (Childcare) learners within the workplace as part of their work experience. You will be assessing learners on the Level 2 Certificate and Diploma in Early Years Education and the T-Level in Early Years Education. You will be involved in coaching and mentoring learners in college as they prepare for placement assessments and giving them constructive feedback.

You will be joining a vibrant department, with growing student numbers. Our existing staff team are passionate about Early Years education and have rich industry experience to bring to the classroom.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assessing learners on our Level 2 and 3 programmes (Diploma and T-Level) while they are on work placement in accordance with success criteria

• Completing observation documentation in a timely manner in accordance to awarding body requirements

• Providing timely constructive feedback for learners, supporting them to set targets for improvement

• Taking part in divisional CPD, training and staff meetings

What We Are Looking For:

• A recognised assessor qualification (e.g. A1)

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject area

• Relevant industry experience

• Access to own vehicle

What can we offer you?

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 18 hours a week
• Permanent/Part-Time contract
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution: Merseyside Pension Scheme – 20.10%
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• 10% discounts at all College Catering outlets and subsidised Starbucks
• 15% off meals in our Colours restaurant on Thursday and Friday evenings
• 15% off treatments in our College Hair & Beauty Salons
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept speculative calls and emails with CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College will NOT be considered. If any assistant is required by agencies, jobs will be sent to them via the TALOS portal.

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