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Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development Qualified Assessor

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  • Cardiff, Wales
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • CCPLDQA1
  • 23/03/2026
Job description

Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Qualified Assessor

Salary: £26,200 – £28,800
Location: Cardiff (Head Office)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 16:30

Overview

A well-established training provider is seeking a qualified and experienced Assessor in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development to support apprenticeship learners throughout their qualification journey.

This role focuses on delivering structured, end-to-end assessment and guidance, ensuring learners are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their programme and progress within the sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, knowledge and competency-based assessments, maintaining excellent standards across all learners
  • Manage a regional caseload, including travelling to learner workplaces to conduct assessments
  • Support learners throughout their programme with effective planning, regular reviews, and constructive feedback
  • Take ownership of timely qualification completion for all learners within your caseload
  • Conduct monthly progress reviews, setting clear and measurable targets while maintaining communication with employers and stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) to ensure appropriate support and track learner progress
  • Support learners in developing literacy, numeracy, ICT, and digital skills
  • Review and assess workplace evidence in line with qualification and Essential Skills requirements
  • Plan and deliver effective learner inductions, ensuring a clear and structured learning journey
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality assurance processes and awarding body standards

Requirements

Essential:

  • Level 4 & 5 NVQ/QCF in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
  • Experience delivering training or assessment within the relevant sector
  • CAVA qualification (or equivalent)
  • Previous assessor experience
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Willingness to undergo a DBS check (cost covered) and register with the relevant regulatory body

Desirable:

  • Welsh language skills

Benefits

  • 30 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
  • Health care scheme
  • 35-hour working week
  • Retail and gym membership discounts
  • Profit-sharing scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Employee recognition initiatives
  • Long service awards

Additional Information

This opportunity is offered by a training provider committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds.

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