Early Years Assessor – Swindon

  • Job Reference: 00008491-1
  • Date Posted: 30 April 2026
  • Recruiter: LXP Talent
  • Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £29,000 to £34,000
  • Sector: Assessor / Skills Coach, Tutor / Trainer, Nursery / Early Years
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Role - Early Years Assessor

Salary - £29,000 - £34,000 (DOE)

Location – Swindon (to cover Bristol & Oxford)

We are looking to recruit an experienced & qualified Tutor/Assessor with solid occupational experience within the Early Years sector to deliver Apprenticeship standards up to level 5, including Functional Skills.

The ideal applicant will possess:

.    A recognised Assessor award: D32/D33, A1, TAQA or CAVA.
•    Recognised teaching qualification: e.g. Level 3/4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent ( desirable)
•    Minimum Level 3 in Childcare
•    Experience of delivering Apprenticeships in Early Years Childcare levels 2/3 and ideally level 5
•    Experience in delivering Functional Skills up to level 2.
•    Hold solid occupational competency within Early Years 
•    Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

 
•    Assess and support learners across early years employers working towards Apprenticeships in Early Years Childcare up to level 3 ( and ideally Level 5). This will include delivering face-to-face, online group and 1:1 tutorials at selected settings
•    Observing learners in their setting to gather evidence towards their Apprenticeship
•    Planning and implementing initial assessments and course reviews with learners - Creating learner portfolios on one file to agreed standards
•    Delivery and assessment of pertinent functional skills
•    Design and delivery of CPD courses to internal staff
•    Close liaison with nursery managers/mentors to maximise efficient collection of evidence
•    Managing your diary efficiently to ensure timely visits and reviews are conducted.
•    Organise and maintain documentation on learners' progress.
•    Support, advise and motivate learners

 

What’s in it for you?   
•    Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.   
•    Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day!     
•    Accredited training through our awesome Academy and bespoke training platform.     
•    Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters.     
•    Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round.     
•    Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.     
•    Take the day off on your birthday, it’s all about you!     
•    Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.