Tyne Metropolitan College
Work Based Assessor (Construction) RTF2526-180
37 hours per week
Permanent
Lecturing Salary Scale 25 - 33
£33,496 - £43,471 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026
At Tyne Coast College we provide excellent opportunities for training, career growth and further learning.
Due to increasing student numbers our Construction, Engineering and Green Skills department is growing. We have the opportunity for a dynamic Work Based Assessor in Construction to take an active role in supporting our continued success.
As a member of Tyne Coast College, the successful candidate will have access to a fantastic package of benefits, which includes:
* Half day working on a Friday
* 48 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free on-site parking
* Teachers Pension Scheme
* On-site catering facilities and much more! (please see attached Work Perks Guide)
* Opportunity to gain recognised teaching and assessing qualifications, if not already achieved.
The role of Work Based Assessor will involve but is not limited to:
* Supporting Learners in Construction area delivery, including completion of on-site observations and assessment.
* Periodic reviews with apprentices and employers both on and off site.
* Ensuring apprentices are completing Logbooks and Portfolios in a timely manner.
* Liaising with Employers to encourage regular communication and completing various documents as and when required.
* Keeping up to date records on Apprentices using the APTEM Platform software (training provided if required).
* Prepare all relevant documentation for Apprenticeship Gateway.
* Liaising with the Apprenticeships team at the college regularly.
* Booking EPA (End Point Assessments) in a timely manner.
* Ensuring ordering of EPA materials is timely and efficient.
* Maintain good working relationships with Employers.
* Some supervision of learners / external visitors on occasion.
Our successful candidate will have/be the following:
* Excellent subject knowledge and substantial industrial experience as an occupationally competent trades person.
* Full UK Driving licence and use of own transport.
* Knowledge of relevant codes of practice and awareness of current health and safety regulations and relevant legislation.
* Experience of maintaining high safety standards
* An approachable manner with a ‘Can do’ attitude.
* Self-motivated
* Ability to work collaboratively as a Team, likewise able to work alone.
* ICT skills, i.e. Microsoft suite.
Essential Qualifications:
* NVQ or equivalent Level 3 in a Construction related subject.
* Full UK Driving licence.