Learning Training Assessor - Early Years - Maternity Cover
Ref: 2526/186
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,643 to £36,938 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 for T Level Education & Early Years. 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:
- Support learners undertaking T Levels within Early Years and Assisting Teaching pathways.
- Monitor learner progress and contribute to timely achievement and retention targets.
- Conduct workplace reviews and maintain accurate electronic records in line with awarding body and funding requirements.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum staff, employers, and parents/carers where appropriate to support learner success.
- Promote safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion within all aspects of the role.
- Address any issues or concerns that may arise during placement
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 up to one year to cover a period of maternity leave.
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 [email protected] 01904 770828.
Please note Liza Bradley is out of office 13th July - 27th July.
Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre. Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.
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.
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Closing date: 28th July 2026 (9am)
Interviews: 12th August 2026
