Early Years Trainer Assessor

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Early Years Trainer Assessor
• Job Location: Adult Education Service
• Salary: £34,237-£37,563 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Duration: One Year
• Closing Date: 04/10/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14909
• This post is not open to job share

Adult Education in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced and qualified Early Years Trainer Assessor to join our Apprenticeship and Vocational Studies team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who can bring current occupational expertise and outstanding training skills to support apprentices undertaking level 2 ,3 and 5 Early Years Apprenticeships./ We are specifically seeking an individual who is occupationally competent with experience of leading practice, supporting teams, and developing others within Early Years settings and can apply their knowledge and experience to lead delivery of the level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will support the continued growth and development of our Early Years offer, contributing to high-quality delivery, strong learner outcomes and sustained achievement. By developing skilled and confident Early Years Practitioners, they will help strengthen the future workforce and support education, care and skills development across Gloucestershire. The role will include developing curriculum content, delivering engaging workshops, assessing workplace competence and preparing apprentices to achieve success throughout their apprenticeship journey. About the Role You will:

• Manage a caseload of apprentices from enrolment through to Apprenticeship Assessment.
• Deliver high-quality training and assessment for Early Years apprenticeship standards.
• Lead the delivery of the Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship programme.
• Design and develop curriculum content, learning resources and workshop materials.
• Deliver inspiring workshops, clinics and one-to-one coaching sessions.
• Work closely with employers to review progress and support apprentice development.
• Conduct workplace assessments and provide constructive developmental feedback.
• Participate in employer engagement activities, networking events and sector development opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with funding regulations, awarding body requirements and quality standards

About you We are looking for an experienced Trainer Assessor who can demonstrate:

• Occupational experience within the Early Years sector including experience working at a leadership or management level.
• Experience in creating, developing and delivering curriculum content, training coaching and assessment in the workplace.
• Experience delivering apprenticeship standards
• Experience supporting apprentices, learners or staff development programmes.
• A recognised Level 3 Assessor Qualification.
• A recognised Level 3 Teaching Qualification (Education and Training Certificate or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to travel across Gloucestershire to visit learners and employers.

If you are an experienced Early Years practitioner with strong teaching and assessment skills and are passionate about developing the future workforce, we would love to hear from you.

About Us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family Career development and qualification opportunities Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme Cycle to Work scheme Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. How to apply If you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. If you have any questions about this role please contact Becci.Allen@gloucestershire.gov.uk Interviews will be scheduled to take place during week commencing 19th October.

Additional Information

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Job Profile -Early Years Trainer Assessor

Due to the number of applications we received, we are unable to provide feedback at shortlisting stage and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS check

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.