Highfield is one of the UK's leading End Point Assessment Organisations. We are working with some of the UK's most established brands to ensure apprentices receive a fair and reliable end point assessment as part of their apprenticeship programme.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable person who continues to work within the Optical Assistant sector supporting an Optometrist and/or Dispensing Optician and who is looking for a new opportunity to complete end point assessments on learners taking the Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship.
Main Responsibilities
- Work with a range of learners to carry out high quality and compliant end point assessment of apprentice's competence against the apprenticeship standard at scheduled venues.
- Complete scheduled assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
- Record and submit concise reports with assessment feedback explaining assessment decisions in line with the grading criteria.
- Participate in standardisation activities to ensure a consistent approach to end point assessments.
- Effectively prioritise and organise tasks.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in an Optical Retail role, gained in the last five years
- Must hold or be working towards a vocational assessment qualification such as A1 or Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking End Point Assessment (training provided upon successful application)
- Driving license and access to their own vehicle
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Hold an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification
We are looking for somebody who can provide us with a minimum of two days availability per week on a flexible basis, to work around their other commitments. Full training will be provided to successful candidates and our daily pay rate is £175. Learners will be based all over the UK and assessors will be expected to travel up to two hours to carry out an assessment.
Please note, this is a self-employed position.
Don’t delay, we are recruiting now to start straight away with your induction and training.
Job Type: Freelance
Pay: £175.00 per day
Experience:
- Optical Assistance: 2 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
