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As an Assessor-Coach you will be responsible for carrying out workplace support, teaching, coaching and assessments for apprentices training towards their childcare qualification with the Cherubs Nurseries Academy. Qualified to at least Level 3 in Childcare with a recognised Assessor award (D32/D33, AL, TAQA or CAVA) you will draw on your passion for early years education, extensive experience, proven track record and knowledge of the sector to support all learners. As part of this role, you will be required to undertake 20% of your contracted hours in one of our nursery settings to effectively role model and enhance practice, whilst keeping up to date with changes or updates in the sector. Supported by the Training and Development Manager, you will also lead in-house training and workshops. Due to the operational need of the business, this role will involve some evening and weekend work to support the shift patterns of our people. You must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel between our nurseries.
Job Responsibility:
Induct learners and carry out the initial assessment in accordance with company and awarding body guidelines
Visit learners in their workplace and online, using your vocational experience and knowledge to teach, coach and support learners to successfully achieve their apprenticeship
Carry out assessments both at the learner’s place of work and in the Cherubs Nurseries Academy
Prepare learners for the End Point Assessment (EPA)
Keep and maintain accurate records of the learner’s progress on Smart Assessor
Complete, maintain and submit accurate records for all learners, as requested by the Operations Manager
Provide additional support to learners in-person, on the telephone or virtually
Ensure learners and nursery managers are correctly tracking “off the job” training on apprenticeships to ensure compliance
Prepare materials suitable for the workplace qualifications and apprenticeships to support the learners in a successful outcome
Effectively manage your own diary to ensure you are delivering against your KPIs, arranging and attending scheduled visits in person and online and completing both company and personal administration
Participate in the delivery of training relating to relevant workplace qualifications, apprenticeships, and additional programmes and when required to, enhance learning with 1:1 tutoring
Demonstrate up to date and thorough working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Development Matters and Cherubs Nurseries’ policies and procedures
Participate in IQA activities with a willingness to gain these qualifications if needed in the future
Attend Assessor-Coach training and meetings, as required by Cherubs Nurseries and the awarding body
Assist the Training and Development Manager in the design and delivery of CPD courses for internal staff
Complete at least 20% of contracted hours each week supporting the delivery of our childcare service to enhance your individual knowledge and demonstrate best practice to the learners and wider nursery team
Liaise with all stakeholders including nursery managers and academy staff to update on learners progress
Escalate any issues as they arise to ensure all learners and nurseries are supported, should anything occur that could negatively affect the learner and/or apprenticeship
Celebrate learners success during and at the end of their apprenticeship through personal emails and messages on company forums
Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of your duties
Requirements:
Level 3-5 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)
A recognised Assessor award (D32/D33, AL, TAQA or CAVA)
Relevant experience and expertise in an early year’s environment