Job Description

Cambridge Regional College

have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Assessor/Trainer to join our team. You will join us on a Variable Hours basis and in return you will receive between

16.33 - 23.04 per hour,

plus staff benefits.

Cambridge Regional College

is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in a number of fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you'll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.



In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

Generous holiday leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted rates on Apple products

Free gym membership option and discounted classes

Discounted rates on college courses

BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

Free on-site car parking

Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

On site restaurants, retail and coffee outlets (Costa Coffee at Cambridge Campus and Starbucks at Huntingdon Campus)

Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

Staff Development opportunities.

About the role:

As a

Trainer/Assessor in Early Years

you'll be integral to CRC's

CHEY's Work-Based Learning team

. Your mission is to deliver high-quality training and assessments to a caseload of learners both on campus and in workplace settings--to apprentices and adult learners up to Level 3. You will organise, provide, monitor and assess training and support for learners on their programmes within the area of Care, Health and Early Years Work Based Learning Department, ensuring apprentices complete all the required learning and are fully prepared for their End Point Assessment.

Key responsibilities of the Trainer/ Assessor role

Deliver Practical Instruction

Coach and assess students during sessions in college and within their workplace settings, guiding them through Early Years qualifications and Standards to meet assessment criteria.

Manage Learner Progress

Support learners' progress by completing assessments, managing e?portfolios or paperwork, monitoring progress, and facilitating both on?program and end?point assessments

Employer Engagement & Work-Based Assessment

Build and maintain relationships with employers to support work-based learning, carry out workplace assessments, coordinate learning programmes, and conduct risk assessments where needed

Onboarding & Reviews

Conduct induction sessions for new learners, assist with learner interviews, facilitate learning reviews, set targets, and ensure alignment with apprenticeship standards

Administrative & Quality Assurance Duties

Keep assessment documentation accurate, participate in course reviews, internal verification, self-assessment processes, and comply with policy frameworks including equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health & safety



Reporting to the WBL Manager

Agile working

We do offer agile working on a case by case bases depending on personal circumstances and business need.

What we are looking for in our role:

A self-motivated, creative and flexible individual with good interpersonal, administrative and communication skills



The ideal applicant will be an experienced and competent early years practitioner, organised and able to meet deadlines showing attention to detail and have the ability to cultivate good working relationships with colleagues, students and employers.



Knowledge of current Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment requirements is desirable, but training in this area will be given to suitable candidates



Applicants should hold a L3 qualification in Early Years, have good IT skills and current occupational competency which is essential to this role. An Assessor qualification is preferred but not essential as full training can be given.



Ability to work flexibly, and in possession of current driving licence, and be willing to use own car, insured for business use (mileage will be reimbursed), or alternative means to travel extensively.

Safeguarding statement

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.



All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.