The Early Years/Childcare Assessor is required to use their up-to-date professional knowledge and skills to support vocational and professional development to learners undertaking Early Years programmes. As an assessor, coaching is seen as a complex set of interpersonal skills, it is more learner-centred, exploring the learner’s understanding and needs rather than simply giving advice, and will form an integral part of the role.
As an assessor you are required to carry out the following duties in the context of the policies and practices, particularly Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety and Data Protection, and those of any host organisations, including informing learners of their obligations.
What we look for…
* CAVA, A1 award or equivalent,
* Qualification in Early Years at level 3 or equivalent
* Recognised teaching qualification e.g. AET, PTTLS or equivalent
* Previous assessing and teaching experience within the childcare sector.
* Self-awareness and the desire for continuous personal improvement.
* Good work ethics and passion for team comradery.
* Positive attitude and personable approach.
* Resilience with the ability to recover from setbacks quickly.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively.
* Excels in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
* A confident and articulate presenter.
* Self-motivated individual with the ability to energise others.
* Established credibility and experience interfacing with senior leadership.
* Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritise under pressure.
* Strong organisation, accuracy and attention to detail and IT literate.
What we offer…
* £25k-£32k base depending on qualifications and experience with the opportunity to boost earnings through our performance rewards structure.
* Flexible and supportive working ethos.
* Benefits including Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave plus UK Bank Holidays, enhanced maternity leave.
* Opportunity for career advancement and further learning.
* Warm and friendly working environment.
* Passionate colleagues and great team spirit
* Home-based, with the requirement to travel to nursery setting, to visit learners and employers within assigned areas.
Laptop and dictaphone provided.
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds