Early Years Assessor (Part Time/Fixed Term)

Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of Early Years professionals? We are seeking a dedicated Early Years Assessor to join our team. You will play a key role in assessing learners in placement settings, supporting their progress, and ensuring high standards across our Early Years programmes.

Summary of the Role

You will be responsible for assessing Early Years students in their placement settings, documenting evidence, and supporting learners to achieve their qualifications. The role involves close collaboration with teaching teams, employers, and awarding bodies to ensure quality and compliance.

Actual Salary: £11,353.10 – £12,378.59 per annum

Working Pattern: Monday and Tuesday (8:30am – 5:00pm) 15 hours per week

Fixed Term up to 12 months

Essential Criteria

Holds assessor qualifications

Experience assessing or training in the Early Years or education sector

Industry experience within Early Years or education

Good communication and organisational skills

Thorough knowledge of the education and early years sector

Key Responsibilities

Assess Early Years students in placement settings and upload evidence to the appropriate platforms

Support student guidance, recruitment, and initial assessment onto programmes

Collaborate with teaching teams and curriculum leaders to monitor quality and contribute to self-assessment processes

Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing arrangements for students in placement, including employer risk assessments

Share good practice and support the delivery of work-based learning programmes

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary

30 pro rata 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

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.

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.

Closing date: 12th October 2025

Interview date: 21st October 2025

For further information about the role, please contact:staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk