Assessor/Trainer - Reed : Job Details

Assessor/Trainer

• Job Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: Southampton
• Salary: £25-£27 per hour

Join our team as an Assessor/Trainer, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting all aspects of the Apprenticeship Standards. This position involves working closely with apprentices and employers from recruitment through to End Point Assessment and programme closure, ensuring a high-quality apprenticeship experience.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Own and manage the end-to-end apprenticeship journey, significantly impacting apprentices’ lives.
• Set up and maintain approved work placements with employers who can support learners on Apprenticeship programmes.
• Develop training plans for employers using the apprenticeship standards.
• Regularly review apprentices’ progress with learners, assessors, employers, and tutors, maintaining accurate records of these reviews.
• Ensure active employer participation in workplace review visits and work-based assessment activities.
• Provide regular, purposeful reports to employers, apprentices, and the College, establishing clear, time-bound action plans for each apprentice.
• Proactively engage with employers and, if appropriate, parents/carers of apprentices to identify any emerging issues and to strengthen employer relationships.
• Conduct apprenticeship programme assessments and observations, recording them appropriately.
• Maintain efficient record-keeping and tracking systems using provided systems.
• Support the delivery of workshops and training sessions related to knowledge, skills, and behaviour development, and support the assessment of learners in the workplace.
• Ensure the apprenticeship programme meets high standards as required by the awarding organisation, Ofsted, ESFA, End Point Assessment Organisation, and the College.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Relevant qualification in the sector.
• Assessor qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• IQA qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• A training/teaching qualification or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge and practice in the vocational area.
• Strong vocational experience and responsiveness to legislative changes in the sector.
• Experience working as a manager or team leader for a minimum of six months.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate visits and manage workload effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Flexible working hours (part-time or full-time).
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging role with the opportunity to make a significant impact on apprentices’ professional development.

To apply for the Assessor/Trainer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.