Location: Home Based (UK) – National Travel Required
Salary: £32,000 - £38,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Residential Childcare professional with a passion for developing others? Have you worked within residential childcare and are now looking to use your knowledge to coach, teach and assess the next generation of practitioners?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected training provider delivering high-quality apprenticeship and vocational programmes. You'll play a key role in supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed within Residential Childcare while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
About the Organisation
Our client is a leading provider of Apprenticeships and vocational training across the Employability and Skills sector, working with employers nationwide to develop highly skilled professionals.
Committed to learner success, quality, and continuous improvement, the organisation delivers employer-focused training that supports career progression while meeting the evolving needs of the Residential Childcare sector. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your expertise will help shape future professionals and improve outcomes for learners and employers alike.
The Role
As a Teaching Assessor – Residential Childcare, you will deliver, coach and assess learners undertaking the Level 4 and Level 5 Children, Young People & Families Apprenticeship Standards, alongside Level 3 Residential Childcare qualifications where required.
Using a blended approach of workplace visits, remote coaching and one-to-one support, you will guide learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, ensuring they achieve their qualifications while developing the confidence and competence required within Residential Childcare settings.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver teaching, coaching and assessment across Level 4 and Level 5 Children, Young People & Families Apprenticeships.
* Support delivery of Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare where required.
* Manage a caseload of apprentices and vocational learners.
* Conduct workplace reviews, observations and progress meetings.
* Provide personalised coaching, learning and assessment support.
* Prepare learners for Gateway and End Point Assessment.
* Monitor learner progress and implement timely intervention strategies where required.
* Maintain accurate learner records using e-portfolio systems.
* Work collaboratively with employers to support learner development and achievement.
* Embed Functional Skills, safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion throughout delivery.
* Ensure compliance with ESFA funding rules, awarding body requirements and Ofsted expectations.
* Participate in standardisation activities, quality assurance and continuous professional development.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for an experienced Residential Childcare professional who combines occupational expertise with a genuine passion for developing others.
You will have:
* Experience working within Residential Childcare supporting children and young people aged 6–25.
* Experience at Deputy Manager or Registered Manager level within a Residential Childcare setting.
* Experience delivering, coaching or assessing Apprenticeships or vocational qualifications.
* A Level 5 Teaching qualification (or equivalent).
* An Assessor qualification (A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
* A Level 4 Residential Childcare qualification or Level 5 (or above) sector-related qualification.
* English, Maths and ICT qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards, End Point Assessment and learner support.
* Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
* The ability to manage a varied learner caseload and travel nationally when required.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of ESFA funding requirements and the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
* Experience delivering Functional Skills within Apprenticeship programmes.
Benefits
* Home-based role with national travel.
* Flexible delivery combining remote and face-to-face learning.
* Opportunity to make a genuine impact on learner achievement and career progression.
* Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to work for a respected provider within the Employability and Skills sector.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Residential Childcare professional looking to inspire and develop the next generation of practitioners, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join a forward-thinking training provider where your expertise will help learners achieve nationally recognised qualifications while making a meaningful difference to children, young people and families