Independent Assessor of the Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship College of Health Wellbeing&Life Science Other Casual hourly rate: £20.85 (£23.35 including holiday pay) This is a rolling advert and may close earlier than advertised. Once a certain number of applications are received, they will be processed at regular intervals. Please ensure you complete and submit your application as soon as possible for consideration. Sheffield Hallam University is proud to deliver the Assistant Practitioner (Health) Higher Apprenticeship and is seeking Independent Assessors to join our established End Point Assessment team. We are recruiting for several Independent Assessors to be End Point Assessors for the Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship. Sheffield Hallam University are currently involved in the delivery of the Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship (AP HA). We are seeking Independent Assessors to join our established team. As the AP HA is an integrated degree apprenticeship, awarded by Sheffield Hallam University, we will deliver and fulfil the role of end point assessment organisation (EPAO). The EPAO is required to demonstrate an independent assessment process. An Independent Assessor (IA) who has not been involved with on-programme learning and assessment must be appointed to conduct the EPA. The IA’s role and responsibilities will include: • Individually grade the (assessment methods) according to the requirements set out in the plan The IA will have responsibility for independently assessing the two End Point Assessment parts that each apprentice must undertake: • EPA Task 1: Observation of practice • EPA Task 2: Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence The role involves providing detailed feedback to apprentices using appropriate feedback mechanisms and in line with feedback deadlines, entering assessment outcomes into the appropriate records systems and in line with assessment deadlines. All training and support will be provided. Come and find out more about the role on our online session on 5th February. 12.00pm to 1.00pm. To register for the session please complete with your contact details and we will send you further details. If you are offered this post you will be subject to a standard check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed. Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.