[Hiring] Freelance Hair Professional End-Point Assessor @Training Qualifications UK

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.

• Flexible in their approach to all tasks.
• Exceptional assessment abilities coupled with integrity and impartiality.
• Responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of End-Point Assessments.
• Undertake internal quality assurance based tasks.
• Support with the delivery of training and support to external customers.
• Sectors to be assessed include:
  • Hair Professional
  • Barbering Professional

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a small annual caseload of EPA Assessor allocations to keep skills current.
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and Assessment Plans relevant to the sector areas.
• Engage with internal quality assurance process.
• Attend regular standardisation activities to embed consistency in delivery and accuracy in decision making/grading outcomes.
• Proactively support EQA activities and quality assure sample evidence submitted.
• Take responsibility for ongoing CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK internal policies and processes.
• Adhere to the highest possible quality standards relating to assessment practice.
• Proactively recognise and deal with any developmental actions to manage risk accordingly.
• Adhere to high levels of confidentiality in relation to Apprentices, Approved Centres, and Employers.
• Some requirement to travel; must have access to own transport.

Other Responsibilities

• Provide subject expert knowledge to aid the ongoing review and development of assessment materials.
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth customer experience.
• Be aware of conflict of interest and report associated risks.
• Engage with Training Qualifications UK communications such as internal updates, newsletters, and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Competent and able to assess Hair Professional with suitable back to the floor industry experience within the last 3 years.
• Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Hairdressing/Barbering.
• Current knowledge of the regulatory framework and other regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Hold a relevant Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, TAQA equivalent) or EPA qualification.
• 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.
• Experience in organising and processing internal quality assurance practices.
• Ability to provide clear and accurate IQA actions and follow up on these for a timely resolution.
• 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 and comfortable working to set standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner, adapt to different environments, and solve problems independently.

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Internal Quality Assurer Qualification (D34, V1).
• Any industry relevant vocational qualifications.
• Experience of End-Point Assessment delivery.
• Experience in engaging with External Quality Assurance activities.

Key Characteristics

• Ability to recognise change and improvement requirements and offer a solution-driven approach.
• Confident and ambitious with a “can do, will do” attitude.
• Ability to develop rapid and long-lasting rapport with team members, customers, and stakeholders.
• Well motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team.
• Ability to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business.
• Passionate about education and the opportunities it brings.
• Present a positive and professional image of Training Qualifications UK at all times.
• Willingness to learn and 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.