Make a difference in childcare education – every day.
Are you passionate about developing others and making a difference? Join TSW Training, one of Wales’ leading and award-winning training providers, with over 60 years of experience supporting people and businesses to grow and succeed.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Assessor/Tutor (Training Advisor) to support learners across Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (CCPLD) and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (STLS) qualifications across South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assessor looking to join a supportive, quality-focused training provider. We also welcome applications from occupationally competent childcare professionals who are ready to take the next step into assessment and training, with support to gain the required assessor qualification.
If you're passionate about developing people, maintaining high standards and supporting learners to achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
As a Childcare & STLS Assessor/Tutor, you will manage learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, supporting them from initial assessment through to successful completion while ensuring a high-quality learning experience and compliance with awarding organisation and funding requirements.
You’ll:
- Support and assess apprentices working towards CCPLD and STLS qualifications (Levels 2–5)
- Manage your own learner caseload across South Wales, planning workplace visits and supporting learners to achieve timely success
- Conduct regular workplace visits to deliver training, complete progress reviews, and provide coaching and assessment in line with programme requirements.
- Complete monthly learner reviews, set clear, achievable targets, and track progress against Individual Learning Plans to support timely qualification achievement.
- Provide tailored advice and guidance to both learners and employers, building strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Identify and address any additional learning needs, collaborating with colleagues and support services to ensure effective interventions.
- Monitor and support the development of core skills such as literacy, numeracy, digital literacy, and Welsh language, where applicable.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date learner records in compliance with internal policies, funding body regulations, and awarding organisation requirements.
- Identify and resolve barriers to learner achievement, escalating concerns as appropriate to ensure continued learner progress and retention.
- Regularly review and monitor learner safeguarding and wellbeing, escalating issues through appropriate safeguarding channels when necessary.
- Carry out effective initial assessments to establish learner starting points, support needs, and programme suitability.
- Participate in standardisation, internal quality assurance, and CPD activities to maintain occupational competence and assessment best practices.
- Contribute to internal performance targets, including timely completions, quality documentation, assessment standards, and compliance outcomes
What we’re looking for:
We're seeking someone with strong occupational experience within Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development and/or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, together with the ability to engage, support and challenge learners to reach their full potential.
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (you must be willing to travel)
- Occupational competence within Childcare, Playwork and/or Supporting Teaching and Learning (minimum 2 years)
- A recognised sector-specific qualification at Level 3 or above (Level 5 desirable)
- An assessor qualification (e.g. TAQA, CAVA, A1)
- Knowledge of City & Guilds CCPLD and Playwork qualifications
- Excellent communication, organisation, and digitally competent
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage your own workload and learner caseload
- Understanding of safeguarding, Prevent Duty and learner wellbeing
Desirable:
- Welsh speaker
- QA qualification
- PGCE, coaching or equivalent
Why work with us?
At TSW Training, we value our people. You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team that puts learners first, with ongoing CPD, funded training opportunities and opportunities to develop your career within one of Wales' leading independent training providers.
Employee benefits include:
At TSW, our employees have access to several great benefits, including:
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays (36 days in total)
- Hybrid remote working
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress code
- Company pension scheme
- Sick pay
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Professional development opportunities
- Travel expenses covered for work-related travel
- Employee Mental Health First Aider.
Additional Information:
- A DBS check and EWC registration will be required prior to employment
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- Full-time, permanent role – 37.5 hours per week
- Must be able to provide certificates for qualifications
Ready to Make a Difference?
Don't miss out on this permanent, full-time opportunity! Apply today if you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to learners while working for an established and respected training provider committed to quality and professional development.
TSW Training is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level and EWC Registration before employment can commence.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis; we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts. Should you not hear from us 4 weeks after application, please assume that your application was not successful on this occasion
TSW operates as an equal opportunity’s employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities inclusive of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other protected characteristics. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in their role to help create an inclusive workplace
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you a qualified Assessor
- Do you have level 5 Experience in the sector
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:
- Sector: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberkenfig CF32 9PW
