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Early Years Assessor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192617
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 23 October 2026
West Midlands
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Education Details

Early Years Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Early Years Assessor

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Are you an experienced early years professional looking to support the next generation of practitioners?

About the Role

A further education provider is looking for an Early Years Assessor to assess learners and apprentices against national standards, both in the workplace and on programme.

You'll track progress, give constructive feedback and work closely with employers to make sure learners are supported through to successful completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing learners and apprentices working towards Early Years qualifications.
  • Carrying out regular progress reviews and tracking individual learner achievement.
  • Giving clear, constructive feedback to support learner progression.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships with local Early Years employers.
  • Travelling to employer premises to carry out workplace assessments.
  • Keeping accurate records in line with awarding body requirements.

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 in a further education or training provider setting
  • Is well organised, with strong administrative and IT skills
  • Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport for travel between employer sites

If you're ready to help early years learners prove what they can do, 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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Your Recruitment Consultant

Heidi Stevens

Heidi Stevens

Principal 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 across early years education and care
  • Experience assessing Early Years learners in FE or training provider setting
  • Valid driving licence and access to transport

Skills & Qualifications

Early years assessmentProgress trackingConstructive feedback deliveryEmployer relationship managementWorkplace assessmentAdministrative skillsIT skillsRecord keeping

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