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Early Years Assessor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192367
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 19 October 2026
North West
Paulo Dos Santos

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Education Details

Early Years Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Early Years Assessor

Temporary

Location: the North West

Are you an experienced early years professional ready to support learners into the profession you know well?

About the Role

A further education provider in the North West is looking for an Early Years Assessor to assess learners, including apprentices, against occupational standards in both the workplace and the classroom.

You'll carry out assessments and progress reviews, give clear feedback and keep learners on track to achieve. You'll also work closely with employers across the area, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between placement sites and managing your own diary.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing learners' occupational competence in the workplace and in the learning environment.
  • Carrying out regular progress reviews and tracking individual achievement.
  • Giving clear, constructive feedback that helps learners move forward.
  • Maintaining accurate learner records in line with awarding body requirements.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with early years employers.
  • Travelling to employer premises across the area to support workplace assessment.

Essential Qualification

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), TAQA, A1 or equivalent
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or as a Teaching Assistant

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has recent, practical experience across early years education and care
  • Has assessed early years learners or apprentices before, or is ready to move into assessing
  • Is well organised, with sound administrative and IT skills
  • Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport for travel between sites

If you're ready to use your early years experience to help the next generation qualify, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Paulo Dos Santos

Paulo Dos Santos

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), TAQA, A1 or equivalent
  • Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years or as a Teaching Assistant
  • Recent practical experience in early years education and care
  • Experience assessing early years learners or apprentices
  • Valid driving licence
  • Access to transport for travel between sites

Skills & Qualifications

Early years assessmentWorkplace assessmentProgress reviewsLearner feedbackRecord keepingEmployer relationship managementAdministrative skillsIT skillsDiary management

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