Assessor - Adult Education

In this role, you will not only assess learner competence against awarding organisation standards but also play a vital part in identifying additional learning needs. You will use Cognassist and other diagnostic tools to review learner profiles, recommend reasonable adjustments, and ensure every learner has the support they need to succeed.

Key responsibilities include:

review and interpret Cognassist results and other assessment methods to identify potential learning difficulties or neurodiverse needs; develop tailored support plans and recommend reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act; maintain accurate records of assessments, learner progress, and support interventions; work collaboratively with tutors, support staff, and internal quality assurance teams to ensure high assessment standards and practice including contributing to continuous improvement in assessment strategies and learner support.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Join us to make a real difference in supporting learners to overcome barriers and achieve their goals. Be part of a passionate team committed to inclusive education alongside access to professional development opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process. If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the following criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Coventry City Council's Adult Education Service is looking for a skilled and proactive Assessor to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support adult learners in achieving their goals through fair, consistent, and inclusive assessment practices. You will have experience as an Assessor in vocational or adult education settings, and understand assessment principles and practices, including formative and summative assessment.

You will be confident using digital tools for assessment and learner support (experience with Cognassist is highly desirable) to identify additional learning needs and implement reasonable adjustments. You will be able to communicate effectively and empathetically with learners from diverse backgrounds. Ideally you will hold a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.

• Open and fair:
  We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop:
  We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower:
  We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate:
  We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable:
  We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect:
  We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents aged 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities.

We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. Our work-based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas:

• Nursery Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Leadership/Management
• Customer Care

We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.