Assessor - Early Years
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The Vacancy
Assessor - Early Years
Salary: Up to £31,881.69 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 7 June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’
Our Organisation
This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for an Assessor in Early Years, to assess our Level 3 Early Years (Childcare) learners within the workplace as part of their work experience. You will be assessing learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and the T-Level in Early Years Education. You will be involved in coaching and mentoring learners in college as they prepare for placement assessments and giving them constructive feedback.
You will be joining a vibrant department, with growing student numbers. Our existing staff team are passionate about Early Years education and have rich industry experience to bring to the classroom.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Nelson & Colne College but will be required to travel across sites.
This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified assessor looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Assessing learners on our Level 2 and 3 programmes (Diploma and T-Level) while they are on work placement in accordance with success criteria
- Completing observation documentation in a timely manner in accordance to awarding body requirements
- Providing timely constructive feedback for learners, supporting them to set targets for improvement
- Taking part in divisional CPD, training and staff meetings
What We Are Looking For:
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
- A recognised Assessor qualification (e.g. A1)
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant subject area
- Relevant industry experience
- Access to own vehicle
What We Offer in Return:
- Access to a workplace pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
- Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
- Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
- A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
- Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
- Free on-site parking on all College sites
Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@eastlancslearning.ac.uk
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.
East Lancashire Learning Group
East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) is comprised of Nelson and Colne College, Accrington and Rossendale College, Lancashire Adult Learning and ELLG Professional Services. Together we exist to transform lives through education, skills, and opportunity. Across the Group, we are home to 2,400 A Level and technical students aged 16 to 18, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 apprentices, and 400 higher education students, all taking confident steps into high-value professional and technical careers through skills and higher education.
We are deeply rooted in our communities and proud to work alongside hundreds of local employers, shaping a skilled, adaptable, and ambitious workforce that drives growth and opportunity across our region. Our commitment goes beyond teaching; we offer personalised support, real-world experiences, and pathways that raise aspirations and strengthen social mobility for learners of all backgrounds.
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for 20 consecutive years – the only college in the country to achieve this – ELLG combines excellent teaching and learning, driven by evidence-based pedagogies and practice, with innovation and employer partnership to meet the evolving needs of learners, industry, and society. Our drive towards research and development in teaching and learning underpins our practice, supporting our colleges to achieve sector-leading outcomes in English and maths, exceptional A level progress, and high satisfaction in higher education through the National Student Survey. In doing so, we create opportunities that strengthen our region, support employers, and open doors for every learner to achieve their potential.
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