LD6 has a dedicated post-16 SEND and EHCP provision, supporting young people with Education, Health and Care Plans through personalised pathways focused on preparation for adulthood, employability, independence, and progression into further education, training, supported internships and employment. LD6 operates within the wider LDT framework while providing a specialist, learner-centred model aligned with SEND Code of Practice requirements and local authority expectations.
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Position: Assessor - Post 16 SEND
Department: LD6
Employment Type: Full Time - 40 weeks, Term Time Only
Salary: £23,076.92 - £25,384.62 (pro-rata for 40 weeks)
Reporting Manager: Head of Post16
Highest Qualification & Professional Experience:
Essential
- Level 3 qualification (minimum) in a relevant vocational, educational or subject-specific discipline.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Assessor qualification (TAQA/CAVA/A1) or willingness to achieve.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Experience delivering teaching, learning, assessment and learner support within Further Education, Independent Training Providers or post-16 education.
- Experience supporting young people with SEND, EHCPs and additional learning needs.
- Experience planning, delivering and assessing learning programmes.
- Experience using e-portfolio and learner management systems to maintain learner evidence and progress records.
- Experience maintaining accurate learner documentation and complying with awarding organisation and funding requirements.
- Experience communicating effectively with parents/carers, employers, Local Authorities and external agencies.
- Experience of delivery of Vocational Pathways, Customer Service, Personal Wellbeing, Employability and Functional Skills English/ Mathematics.
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) or equivalent.
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification.
- Experience of Internal Verification (IV), standardisation and quality assurance processes.
- Experience of preparing learner portfolios for External Quality Assurance (EQA).
- Experience of Ofsted inspection or quality improvement activity.
Personal Specifications:
- Passionate about improving outcomes for young people with SEND.
- Committed to creating an inclusive culture where learners feel safe, valued and develop a strong sense of belonging.
- Professional, approachable and an excellent role model for learners.
- High levels of resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.
- Confident working independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team.
- Flexible, adaptable and solution focused.
- Able to build positive relationships with learners, families, employers and external professionals.
- Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and continuous professional development.
Key Skills Set, if any:
- Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and post-16 SEND provision.
- Understanding of EHCP processes, Preparation for Adulthood and Annual Reviews.
- Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Prevent Duty, Keeping Children Safe in Education and reporting procedures.
- Understanding of Equality Act 2010, GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
- Knowledge of awarding organisation requirements, assessment regulations and evidence standards.
- Understanding of Internal Verification (IV), Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and standardisation processes.
- Ability to accurately assess learner work and provide constructive developmental feedback.
- Confident in using e-portfolio platforms to upload evidence, assess learner work, monitor progress and maintain compliant learner portfolios.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams), learner management systems and digital technologies to support teaching, assessment, communication and quality assurance.
- Excellent classroom, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational, planning and time management skills.
- Excellent record-keeping skills with the ability to maintain accurate learner records, trackers and assessment documentation.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with learners, families, employers and external agencies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to promote high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and learner outcomes.
About the Position:
The Assessor – Post-16 SEND is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and learner support for young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
The postholder will plan and deliver engaging learning, assess learner progress, implement EHCP outcomes and provide consistent pastoral support to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for adulthood, employment and independent living.
Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents, carers, employers and external agencies, the Assessor will promote a culture of belonging, inclusion and high expectations whilst ensuring full compliance with organisational policies, safeguarding responsibilities, awarding organisation requirements and quality assurance processes.
Main Purpose
Under the direction of the Head of Post-16, the Trainer Assessor will plan, deliver and assess high-quality learning across Vocational Studies, Employability, Personal Wellbeing and Functional Skills (where appropriate), supporting learners with SEND to achieve their EHCP outcomes, qualifications and preparation for adulthood goals. Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching, learning and assessment across agreed curriculum areas.
- Support learners with SEND to achieve their individual EHCP outcomes and progression goals.
- Plan, assess and monitor learner progress using awarding organisation requirements and organisational systems.
- Maintain accurate learner records, assessment evidence and e-portfolios.
- Contribute to Internal Verification (IV), standardisation and quality assurance activities.
- Promote learner wellbeing, attendance, engagement and positive behaviour.
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, parents/carers, employers and external agencies.
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement and inspection readiness.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Working with your manager and team to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans.
- Working with your manager to deliver day-to-day operational business activities in line with LDT goals, principles, values and customer service excellence.
- Working with your manager to ensure compliance with all business and personal objectives.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging learning across Vocational Studies, Employability, Personal Wellbeing and Functional Skills.
- Differentiate learning to meet individual learner needs using adaptive teaching strategies.
- Assess learner work in line with awarding organisation requirements and provide timely developmental feedback.
- Monitor learner progress against qualification requirements, EHCP outcomes and individual learning targets.
- Prepare learners for internal and external assessment.
- Support learners to upload and organise evidence within the e-portfolio system.
- Maintain high expectations for learner achievement, attendance, behaviour and professional conduct.
Assessment, Quality and Compliance
- Maintain accurate learner records, assessment decisions and evidence using the organisation's e-portfolio and learner management systems.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Internal Verification (IV) and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) processes.
- Participate in IV sampling, standardisation meetings and quality assurance activities.
- Prepare learner portfolios for internal and external quality assurance.
- Ensure assessment decisions are consistent with awarding organisation requirements.
- Support audits, inspection readiness and continuous quality improvement.
The postholder will be expected to:
- Uphold the organisation’s values of equality, diversity, inclusion, and respect, and to actively promote fundamental British values in accordance with the Prevent Duty.
- Ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policy, procedures, and established ground rules for maintaining appropriate and professional behaviour at all times.
This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties of a similar level and responsibility as directed by your line manager.
Please send a letter of application together with a full CV to:
HR Department: [email protected]
LD Training will be pleased to receive applications from candidates from all backgrounds and regardless of age, race, gender and is fully compliant with all relevant aspects of UK law.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
