Job Description

Learner Training Assessor - Early Years - Fixed Term

Ref:

2425/196

Hours:

37 hours per week

Salary:

32,040 - 35,179 per annum, Plus generous benefits, including:

45 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures) Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our Early Years team as an Assessor. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and inspire a diverse group of learners as they work towards their Early Years qualifications.


In this role, you will:

Visit students in their placement settings to assess their progress against awarding body standards Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help learners achieve their goals Liaise effectively with placement providers to ensure a supportive learning environment Address any issues or concerns that may arise during placement Play a key role in helping students stay on track and succeed in their qualifications

Some evening work may be required to meet the needs of learners and placement schedules.


If you're enthusiastic about Early Years education and committed to supporting learners in real-world settings, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Person

We are seeking someone who is:

Passionate about Early Years education - with a strong understanding of child development and a commitment to high-quality learning experiences. Supportive and encouraging - able to motivate and guide learners of all backgrounds to reach their full potential. Organised and reliable - capable of managing their own schedule, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate assessment records. A confident communicator - skilled in building positive relationships with students, placement providers, and colleagues. Adaptable and solution-focused - able to respond to challenges with a calm, proactive approach. Experienced in assessment - ideally with a relevant assessor qualification and experience in assessing Early Years qualifications but this is not essential as full training will be provided.

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Level 3 in a relevant Early Years Qualification and holding an appropriate assessor qualification is desirable. An Internal Quality Assurance qualification would be an advantage; however appropriate training will be provided.


The role is fixed-term for 12 Months.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.


Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.


We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.


With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.


Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Liza Bradley, Curriculum and Standards Manager Early Years at lbradley@yorkcollege.ac.uk / 01904 770828.

Important Notices

Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.

Closing date:

30 July 2025 (9am)

Interviews:

13 August 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.