End-Point Assessor - Healthcare
Leeds, Sheffield
Salary: Negotiable
Freelance, ad-hoc assignments
(Standards covered: Adult Nursing Support, Maternity Support, Diagnostic Imaging, Theatre Support, Allied Health Professions Therapy Support, Healthcare Support Worker – Level 2, Assistant Practitioner – Level 5)
Make a Real Difference in Healthcare Education
Are you an experienced healthcare professional ready to move into an educational role?
As an Independent End-Point Assessor (EPA), you’ll play a vital part in the apprenticeship system, ensuring apprentices are ready to enter the workforce with the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
This isn’t a frontline care role — instead, you’ll use your professional expertise to assess, grade, and support apprentices at the end of their learning journey, helping shape the future of healthcare.
About Pearson
Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, helping millions achieve their educational and professional goals each year. With a global reputation for high standards in assessment and training, Pearson offers:
* Flexible working arrangements (remote and on-site)
* Full training and standardisation to support you in the EPA role
* Ongoing professional development
* The chance to influence the quality of healthcare education nationwide
The Role
As an EPA, you will:
* Carry out final, independent assessments of apprentices.
* Review evidence of competence across knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
* Conduct observations, professional discussions, and evidence reviews.
* Provide fair, accurate, and consistent grading decisions.
* Attend training and standardisation sessions to ensure quality.
* Complete assessment reports to a professional standard.
This role is flexible and national, with some travel required to employer sites.
The Ideal Candidate
* 2–5 years recent experience in healthcare (depending on the standard).
* NMC PIN or equivalent professional registration (for clinical routes).
* An assessor or teaching qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, PGCE, AET)
* An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
Why Join Pearson?
* Flexible working across the UK
* Training & CPD opportunities provided
* Work with a globally trusted name in education & assessment
* Make a lasting impact on the next generation of healthcare professionals
Apply Now
If you’re a healthcare professional with a passion for education, join Pearson as an Independent End-Point Assessor and take your career in an exciting new direction