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Early Years Assessor (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 193180
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 10 November 2026
London
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Education Details

Early Years Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Early Years Assessor

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

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

About the Role

A further education provider in London is looking for an Early Years Assessor to join their vocational team. You'll assess learners and apprentices against national standards, judging occupational competence in both the workplace and the classroom.

You'll track progress, give constructive feedback and work closely with employers to make sure every learner has the placement and support they need to achieve.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing learners and apprentices working towards early years qualifications.
  • Carrying out regular progress reviews and tracking individual achievement.
  • Visiting employer premises to observe and assess learners in the workplace.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with local early years employers to secure quality placement opportunities.
  • Maintaining accurate assessment records in line with awarding body requirements.

Essential Qualification

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), TAQA, A1 or equivalent

About You

We're looking for someone who:

  • Holds a minimum Level 3 qualification in early years or as a teaching assistant
  • Has recent, practical experience across early years education and care
  • Has proven experience assessing early years learners
  • Is well organised, with strong administrative and IT skills
  • Is able to travel to employer sites across the area

Support the Next Generation of Early Years Practitioners

If you're ready to bring your early years experience into an assessing role, 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
  • Proven experience assessing early years learners
  • Strong administrative and IT skills
  • Ability to travel to employer sites across the area

Skills & Qualifications

Early years assessmentLearner progress trackingWorkplace observationEmployer relationship managementAssessment record keepingAwarding body compliance

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