Early Years Assessor (Temporary)

Early Years Assessor - Mat Leave

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South East

Start date: September 2026

Are you an experienced early years professional who enjoys supporting learners to prove what they can do in the workplace?

About the Role

Working with a further education provider in the South East, you'll assess learners and apprentices working towards early years qualifications, judging their occupational competence across both workplace and classroom settings.

You'll plan and carry out assessments, track progress against standards, and give clear, constructive feedback that keeps learners moving towards successful completion. You'll also work closely with employers to make sure placements give learners the experience their qualifications require.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing learners' practical and theoretical work against early years qualification requirements.
• Carrying out regular progress reviews and recording individual learner achievement.
• Providing constructive feedback and supporting learners in developing their occupational competence.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with early years employers.
• Travelling to employer premises to carry out workplace assessments.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in early years or a related subject
• Assessor qualification such as CAVA, TAQA, A1 or equivalent
• Recent practical experience in early years education and care
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Driving licence and access to transport for travel between employer sites

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience of assessing within a further education or training provider setting
• A relevant degree

If you're ready to help the next generation of early years practitioners prove their competence, we'd love to hear from you.