Trainer Assessor Early Years

Job description

Trainer Assessor 0.6 FTE (22.2 hrs) - Salary: SO1 - £18,564 - £19,786 per annum (£30,941 - £32,977 FTE)

T Level Education & Early Years / Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner/ Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings

Location: City College Norwich/Paston College
Department: Health, Social Care and Childcare

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Trainer Assessor to support students studying on the T Level in Education and Early Years and NCFE Level 2 programmes.

This is a rewarding role where you will work closely with learners in both college and real-world placement settings, supporting them to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet occupational standards for working with children and young people.

You will play a key role in assessing competence in the workplace, coaching learners through their development, and working collaboratively with employers to ensure high-quality placement experiences.

We have 0.6FTE post to fill and would welcome part- or full-time applicants (please note this on your application).

About the Programmes

The T Level in Education and Early Years is a technical qualification designed to prepare learners for careers in education, childcare, and early years settings. It includes a significant industry placement where learners must demonstrate competence in areas such as safeguarding, child development, behaviour management, and professional practice.

The NCFE Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification focuses on developing foundational knowledge and practical skills for working in early years and childcare settings, including supporting children's development, health and safety, and effective communication.

The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Eary Years and Primary Settings focuses on developing foundational knowledge and practical experience in both early years and primary settings. This includes safeguarding, promoting children's health, safety and wellbeing, supporting positive behaviour, effective communication with children and families.

As an Assessor, you will support learners in translating classroom learning into practical, workplace competence aligned to industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learners' competence against awarding organisation standards in both workplace and training environments
• Plan and carry out observations, professional discussions, and reviews to evidence learner progress
• Provide clear, constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement
• Support learners to build portfolios of evidence and meet qualification criteria
• Liaise effectively with tutors, employers, and work placement teams to monitor progress
• Develop strong relationships with employers to identify meaningful assessment opportunities
• Ensure all learners are supported in line with safeguarding, equality, and inclusion principles
• Maintain accurate assessment and progress records

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about developing the next generation of childcare and education professionals.

Essential:

• A Level 3 (or above) qualification in Childcare / Early Years
• An Assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• AnIQA qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience working within early years, childcare, or education settings
• Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding, and professional practice standards
• Ability to assess learners in practice, including observations and evidence-based assessment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with learners and employers
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage workload independently
• Commitment to student success and inclusive practice

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Closing Date - 25 October 2026 at midnight

Interviews will be held - week beginning 2 November 2026

As a college we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.