Application Deadline: 21 May 2026
Department: Health & Social Care
Location: Liverpool
Compensation: £33,302 – £36,376 / year
Job Title: Assessor for Early Years and Teaching Assistants
Job Type: Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent
Overview
We are looking for a fully qualified, experienced assessor for our Childcare and Teaching Assistant programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and support learners through all aspects of work placement experience both in college and in school/childcare settings.
- Provide supportive, reliable and fair assessment opportunities to learners on College and employer sites.
- Work with teaching staff delivering the program and support assessment of students on level 2 and 3 courses.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who are students of the College.
- Coordinate with Nurseries and Schools regarding arrangements for placement for students and completion of assessments both in college and on placement.
- Ensure all learners are allocated a work placement in line with college and awarding body requirements.
- Visit learners on placement – monitor progress and provide feedback to Lecturers and Progress Coach.
- Check learners’ attendance on placement on a weekly basis using GROFAR.
- Maintain records and liaise with Progress Coach, Lecturers, Heads of School and Directors as required.
- Deliver knowledge of outcomes/assessment criteria to all learners in conjunction with the lecturing team; this is not a teaching role.
- Develop and conduct assessments to accurately measure learners’ performance and understanding.
- Maintain records of all assessment and verification activities using the standard systems set by the College.
- Carry out review/monitoring visits in accordance with the Exam boards requirements.
- Engage with quality assurance procedures, including the preparation of information and statistics as required by line managers to ensure that standards are met and learners experience the highest quality learning.
- Promote the college to employers.
- Attend Team meetings.
- Assist in the identification of all risks which could damage the reputation and financial viability of the college/directorate/division; contribute to the identification of appropriate risk control measures and their implementation.
- Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the line manager.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Recognised UK Level 3 Assessor Qualifications.
- Experience working in a UK education setting assessing Early Years and/or Teaching Assistant Qualifications.
Desirable
- Educated to Level 6 e.g. Degree or equivalent in a health or science subject.
- A recognised Teaching qualification or substantial vocational experience.
- Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.
- Experience of resource-based learning.
- Experience of developing remote and online based learning and materials.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning.
- Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers.
- Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes.
- Experience assessing T Level Education and Early Years Qualifications.
Please Note
This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
Pension Scheme: You’ll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.
Leave entitlement: Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
Employee Benefit Platform: Access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings.
Health and Wellbeing: Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Additional self‑help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and a free eye test through our voucher scheme with Specsavers.
Travel: Interest‑free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail.
Flexible Working: Flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee’s work-life balance.
Professional Development: Formal and informal professional development opportunities designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
College facilities: Excellent sports and fitness facilities, discounted hair and beauty treatments, and staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.
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