Freelance Assessor Location : Remote (UK) Department: Assessor Services Salary: Each assessed unit is paid individually, and this is based on the start, middle or final unit Hours: Minimum of ten hours per week Contract Type : Part Time, Freelance Purpose of the role The purpose of this role is to assess and provide feedback for Level 2 Learners that enrol onto short 4 - 16 week qualifications with The Skills Network to a high quality, within set SLAs, in line with the assessment and feedback standards. In addition, the capability to operate effectively and meet service level agreements, while maintaining CPD from home is essential. We currently require Assessors to mark on the following qualifications Counselling Skills Nutrition & Health Introducing Caring for Children & Young People Preparing to Work in Adult Health & Social Care Dementia Care Diabetes Coding Cyber Bullying Responsibilities Effective implementation of The Skills Network assessment, marking and feedback standards ensuring consistency across all Learners Provide a minimum of 10 hours assessment marking and support to Learners per week Return feedback within a maximum of 8 days of allocation in line with The Skills Network feedback framework Carry out guidance and support sessions to help and support Learners development and progress where needed Maintain high quality CPD activity relating to the qualification assessed, and provide required evidence to The Skills Network Maintain compliance records in relation to role Attend standardisation sessions remotely or in person every quarter Support with the delivery of External Services by taking a caseload of Learners for assessment, in line with expected The Skills Network's quality standards and SLAs. Qualifications Essential Minimum of Level 2 Qualifications in English and Mathematics (or equivalent) Minimum of a Level 2 Qualification within subject specific area Assessing award/qualification Desirable Teaching & Learning Qualification Internal verification and/or quality assurance qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Vocational CPD or experience within relevant sector Current or previous Assessor Experience of working within a role related to the industries associated with their Academy (including carrying out at least 20 hours industry specific CPD) to be evidenced every 3 months Knowledge of the Ofsted framework and experience of inspections Desirable Experience carrying out high quality internal verification practice While the role is remote, applicants must reside within the United Kingdom. The Skills Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm or abuse, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointments to this post and references are obtained prior to appointment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and TSN is therefore permitted to ask applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are spent unless they are protected under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. More information can be found in our Safeguarding Policy PR1 REF-226 036