Apprenticeship Tutor/Assessor – Early Years Educator (Level 3)
Barnardo's Employment, Training & Skills – Yorkshire
Help shape the next generation of Early Years professionals and make a real difference to the lives of young people across Yorkshire.
About Us
Barnardo's ETS has supported NEET young people aged 16–24 for over 14 years, delivering high-quality Study Programmes, Apprenticeships and Employment pathways. We are committed to inclusion, safeguarding, and personalised learner support.
The Role
We're seeking a motivated EYE Level 3 Tutor/Assessor to deliver engaging training and workplace assessment. You will support apprentices to develop confidence, skills and strong professional practice.
You will:
1. Deliver inspiring training sessions covering Early Years theory & practice
2. Plan lessons, create learning resources and update assessment materials
3. Complete workplace observations and assess learners against the L3 EYE standard
4. Provide constructive feedback and support learners' progress
5. Adapt teaching for learners with SEND or barriers to learning
6. Work collaboratively with employers, tutors and support teams
7. Ensure compliance with awarding body, Ofsted and Barnardo's quality standards
8. Contribute to curriculum development and share best practice
9. Keep up to date with Early Years legislation, pedagogy and sector changes
What We're Looking For
Essential:
10. Childcare/Early Years qualification (L3 or above)
11. Teaching qualification (PTLLS/AET/Cert Ed or equivalent)
12. Experience in Early Years teaching, assessing or professional practice
13. Strong knowledge of Early Years standards, safeguarding and sector requirements
14. Excellent communication, organisation and digital skills
15. A supportive, learner-centred approach and ability to work well in a team
Desirable:
16. Assessing qualification (CAVA, D32/33)
17. IQA qualification/experience
18. Experience supporting vulnerable young people or those with SEND
Why Join Barnardo's?
19. A values-driven organisation making a real impact
20. Supportive team culture and strong CPD opportunities
21. Chance to help young people achieve meaningful, life-changing outcomes
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's . We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
Benefits
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, in the community, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or depending on the role any combination of these. Please read through the advert carefully to understand the remits of hybrid working that will be specific to the role.
22. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
23. Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
24. The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
25. A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
26. Service related sick pay from day 1
27. Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
28. Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
29. Cycle2work scheme
30. Interest free season ticket loans
31. Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
32. 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
33. Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
34. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
35. Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
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