[Hiring] Children, Young People & Families End-Point Assessor @AQA

Role Description

The role of an Apprenticeship End-Point Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with Apprenticeship Standards. End-Point Assessors are required to use assessment experience with robust and relevant industry knowledge to form judgements and grading decisions upon the completion of a variety of assessment activities, which test the apprentices’ occupational competency.

This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. Also has exceptional assessment abilities coupled with the ability to act with integrity and impartiality. The successful post holder will not only be responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of End-Point Assessments, but will also undertake internal quality assurance based tasks and support with the delivery of training and support to external customers.

• Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Community and Residential pathways) level 4
• Children, Young People and Families Manager (Community and Residential pathways) level 5

Qualifications

• Competent and able to assess Children and Families Practitioner and the Children and Families Manager Apprenticeship Standards.
• Current knowledge of the regulatory framework and other regulatory and legislative requirements such as safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health and safety.
• Hold a relevant Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, TAQA equivalent) or EPA qualification with robust knowledge of assessment practice and techniques, including proficiency in remote assessment tools.
• Functional Skills Level 2 English and Maths qualifications held (or equivalent).
• Experienced in assessing work-based learning - both assessing and IQA.
• Sound IT and digital literacy skills with proven experience of working with various Microsoft packages.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports, including remarks/enquiries about results.
• Experience in organising and processing internal quality assurance practices; sampling of evidence; making judgements and providing constructive developmental feedback.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate IQA actions and follow up on these for a timely resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Evidence up to date sector knowledge and evidence of relevant CPD.
• Be prepared to work in a regulated environment and be comfortable working to set standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner, adapt to different environments and solve problems independently.

Requirements

• Commit to becoming qualified to undertake and support with qualification EQA activities for your relevant sector.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth customer experience and journey.
• Be aware of conflict of interest and report associated risks.
• Engage with any Training Qualifications UK communications such as internal updates, newsletters, policy updates or Centre information.

Benefits

• Company sick pay upon completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).
• Additional annual leave day each year, after 2 years of continuous service (up to 28 days).
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Annual Loyalty Bonus.
• Annual salary review.
• Bupa healthcare benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• NEST pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.