Assessor - Education and Early Years; Part Time

Assessor
- Education and Early Years (Part Time)

Job Reference LUM
242/2749

Number of Positions Requested:

1

Contract Type:

LEG
- Permanent
- Part Time

52 weeks

Commencing at £30,106 with progression to £31,916 per annum pro rata

Working Hours:

22.5 hours

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

26/07/2026

Job Category:

Assessors/ Verifiers

Group Member:

Leeds City College

Campus:

Quarry Hill Campus

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days;
  Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Leeds City College are looking for an inspiring Education and Early Years Assessor who has a passion for supporting and motivating young people into employment, whether this is in Primary Education or Early Years. The ideal candidate will be passionate about students, can work independently, and make productive and professional relationships with our work placement settings.

The role will work closely with the Education and Early Years team to support students to achieve their workplace assessments and qualifications. You will primarily be based at Quarry Hill Campus but will also be required to travel to a variety of education and early years settings in West Yorkshire. During these visits, you will carry out and write up detailed student observations, therefore you must have a high level of written literacy.

You will be joining a substantial department of over 25 staff members dedicated to supporting approximately 600 students. This role, involves assessing students both in college and on work placement. You will be fully integrated into the departmental team, benefiting from a structured support network that includes professional support, departmental collaboration, and shared expertise.

The Department of Education and Early Years is based at Quarry Hill Campus within the Cultural Quarter of Leeds. Quarry Hill Campus boasts specialist childcare training resources, multi-sensory provision, food technology suites, digital technology labs, state of the art hospitality equipment, and industry-standard studios and theatres. Quarry Hill Campus is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support.

Please refer to the person specification for more information about what we are looking for and address this in your supporting statement within your application form.

This is a part-time role, working 22.5 hours per week. The position can be undertaken on a term-time-only basis or 52 weeks per year, depending on your preference. The pro rata salary for the full-year (52-week) option is £18,307, with progression opportunities up to £19,408.

• Manage a caseload of students, ensuring they meet professional competencies through high-quality assessment, marking, and placement support. You will play a pivotal role in transitioning students into qualified Early Years Practitioners or Teaching Assistants.
• Plan and carry out holistic work placement assessments against nationally recognised standards and competencies, mark and provide feedback on student work, and map evidence from observations & written work directly to the specific competencies and learning outcomes of the qualification.
• Formulate bespoke Action Plans with individual students to prepare them for observations, address any developmental gaps, and conduct regular progress reviews to ensure…