Teaching Assessor – Children, Young People & Families (Residential Care)
Salary: £ 32,116 - £37,800
Location: Home Based
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Teaching Assessor to deliver and assess Level 4 Children, Young People & Families Residential Care and Level 5 Management apprenticeship programmes, supporting learners working within residential childcare settings across England.
This is an exciting opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the sector by coaching, mentoring and developing future leaders who care for children and young people in Residential Care Homes.
Working from home with occasional regional travel (if needed), you'll manage your own caseload, build strong employer relationships and guide learners from enrolment through to successful completion of their qualifications.
This is a home-based role with occasional travel across the UK, delivering a blend of mainly remote and occasional face-to-face learning (if required), workplace assessments and group teaching sessions.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assessor, you will:
- Deliver engaging teaching, coaching and assessment for Level 4 and Level 5 apprenticeship standards.
- Support learners through face-to-face and remote learning sessions.
- Conduct regular progress reviews and workplace observations.
- Coach learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful achievement.
- Work closely with employers to ensure programmes meet organisational and learner needs.
- Maintain accurate learner records using e-portfolio systems.
- Promote safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion throughout delivery.
- Manage your own learner caseload to ensure high-quality, timely achievement.
- Contribute towards quality improvement and Ofsted readiness.
Skills and Experience
- Significant experience working within Children's Residential Care, ideally as a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.
- Occupational competence within residential childcare.
- A recognised Level 4 Teaching qualification (or equivalent).
- An Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33, CAVA or equivalent).
- A Level 4 or above qualification in Residential Childcare (or relevant sector qualification).
- Experience delivering Apprenticeships or vocational qualifications.
- Strong knowledge of the Level 4 and Level 5 apprenticeship standards.
- Excellent coaching, mentoring and communication skills.
- Confidence using digital learning platforms and Microsoft Office.
- A commitment to safeguarding, learner success and continuous improvement.
