Assessor/Trainer - Early Years

Cambridge Regional College have an exciting opportunity for an Early Years Assessor to join our Work Based Learning Team in Cambridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated industry specialist to be involved in the training and assessing of the region’s future aspiring Early Years Practitioners, Teaching Assistants and Play Work Specialists, through the Apprenticeship and Adult programmes at Cambridge Regional College.

The position involves the reviewing, mentoring, supporting and assessing our Learners in their place of employment.

The primary role will be assessing apprentices for their knowledge, skills and behaviours against the apprenticeship standards and qualifications both at work and while they are training at CRC, building them to gateway, supporting them through end point assessment and achievement.

Reporting to the Work Based Learning Manager, you will be required to support learners in line with college procedures and maintain accurate written and computer-generated records for learners.  You must be able to competently demonstrate a wide range of personal and industry sector skills to ensure effective support for the learners, employers and the team.

What we are looking for in our role:

• Appropriate industry qualifications (Early Years/Supported Teaching and Learning/Play work) to Level 3 or above or the relevant experience are essential.
• Current occupational competency and experience in Early Years practice is essential.
• An assessor and IQA qualification (not essential)
• Prior experience in a similar training role would be beneficial but not essential; comprehensive training would be available to the right candidate who can demonstrate commitment to the role
• Ability to work flexibly when required including evening, weekend and summer holiday periods
• In possession of current driving license, and be willing to use own car, insured for business use, or alternative means to travel extensively
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, organised, motivated and a team player.

This position gives an experienced professional the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive, employer responsive team and the regions businesses, ensuring national standards are met, specialist professional service levels are reached and Learners achieve their full potential.

If you are looking for a rewarding role and believe you’ve got the skills and experience required please apply online today.

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.

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. To learn more about our Safeguarding policy please see link: https://www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/supporting-you/safeguarding/

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).