[Hiring] Freelance Education Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor @Training Qualifications UK

Role Description

The role of a Freelance Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers who work with apprenticeship standards. This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks and has the independence to travel as and when the business requires. The successful post holder will be responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of apprenticeship assessments, undertaking internal quality assurance tasks, and supporting the delivery of training and support to external customers.

• Teaching Assistant Level 3
• Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5
• Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5
• Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned caseload to ensure all stages of the apprenticeship assessment journey are completed in a timely manner and to the expected standard.
• Deliver outstanding apprenticeship assessment services to assigned apprentices and employers.
• Undertake apprenticeship assessment activities with integrity and impartiality.
• Produce accurate, appropriate and well-informed assessment feedback and written reports.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of apprenticeship standards and assessment plans relevant to the sector areas.
• Engage with internal quality assurance processes.
• Actively participate in and support moderation, standardisation and development activities.
• Support the development and delivery of training for freelance associate Apprenticeship Assessment Assessors.
• Be responsible for maintaining ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices.
• Contribute to the review and development of new assessment material and learning resources.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK’s internal policies and processes.
• Adhere to the highest possible quality standards in assessment practice.
• Proactively recognise and address any developmental actions to manage risk accordingly.
• Adhere to high levels of confidentiality.
• Provide advice and responses to questions regarding the specified apprenticeship standards and sectors.
• Requirement to travel; has access to own transport.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with complaints and/or assessment discrepancies.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth customer experience.
• Be aware of conflicts of interest and report any associated risks.
• Engage with any Training Qualifications UK communications.
• Support the screening and/or interview of potential Apprenticeship Assessment Assessors/IQAs.
• Assist with investigations into potential malpractice.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Ability to assess, as a minimum, Teaching Assistant Level 3.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory framework and other regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Clear and up-to-date DBS check.
• Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent).
• Experience in assessing work-based learning.
• Sound IT and digital literacy skills.
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports.
• Experience in organising and processing internal quality assurance practices.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate IQA actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
• Evidence of up-to-date sector knowledge and relevant CPD.
• Prepared to work in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work flexibly and solve problems independently.

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, TAQA, or equivalent).
• Internal quality assurance qualification (D34, V1, or equivalent).
• Experience in apprenticeship assessment delivery.
• Ability to assess Specialist Teaching Assistant, Learning and Skills Teacher, Learning and Skills Assessor, Early Years Educator and Practitioner.
• Experience of engaging in external quality assurance activities.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to recognise change and improvement requirements.
• Confident and ambitious with a “can do, will do” attitude.
• Ability to develop rapport with team members, customers, and stakeholders.
• Well motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to keep an eye on the bigger picture.
• Passionate about education and the opportunities it brings.
• Present a positive and professional image of Training Qualifications UK.
• Willingness to learn.
• Be courteous.
• Willing to put the team first.

*We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.