Trainer/Assessor in Apprenticeships
Early Years Educator
Part time, 4 days a week, days to be confirmed, salary for part time will be £28,552 - £36,140.
Are you passionate about developing the next generation of Early Years professionals? Do you enjoy helping others to grow, achieve and succeed in their chosen career? Join DN Colleges Group as a Trainer/Assessor and play a key role in supporting apprentices across the region to gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in this essential sector.
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with employers, learners and colleagues to deliver high‑quality training and assessment from Level 2 to Level 5. You will provide expert guidance, inspire confidence, and ensure every apprentice is supported through to successful completion of their qualification.
About the Role
As a Trainer/Assessor, you will deliver engaging learning experiences in the workplace, online and within college settings. You’ll monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, complete assessment and verification tasks, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Working collaboratively with employers, you will tailor training to meet industry needs and ensure apprentices gain the practical skills required for their roles.
Essential Criteria
(Up to 5 points, as requested)
* A higher qualification in Education, childcare or a related discipline.
* Teaching/training experience and a relevant teaching or training qualification.
* An Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA).
* GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
* Strong knowledge and experience within the Early Years sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver high‑quality training, assessment and progress reviews for apprentices across Levels 2–5.
* Work collaboratively with employers to ensure training reflects workplace needs and sector standards.
* Provide guidance, support and feedback to learners to enable timely achievement and progression.
* Complete assessment, verification and quality assurance processes in line with awarding body requirements.
* Maintain accurate and timely records relating to learner progress, compliance and funding requirements.
* Contribute to curriculum development, standardisation and continuous quality improvement activities.
* Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain sector knowledge and teaching expertise.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
* On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
* Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
* Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
* Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Vacancy Timeline:
Close: 19th April
Shortlisting: 20th April
Interviews from: 28th April
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