Early Years Skills Assessor Coach

Location:

Watford (WD24) – Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30,000 – £32,000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Education & Training Jobs

Advertiser:

Candidate Source Ltd

Job ID:

132468826

Posted On:

23 November 2025

You know the impact high-quality early years education has, and as an Early Years Skills Assessor Coach, you’ll be right at the heart of shaping the next wave of childcare professionals. This is your chance to guide, support and develop learners who will go on to transform outcomes for children across the region. 

What’s in it for you

– Flexible, supportive working environment designed around real autonomy
– Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension and enhanced maternity leave
– 25 days annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays
– Performance reward scheme to boost your earnings
– Genuine career and professional development opportunities
– A nurturing and welcoming team culture

What you’ll be getting stuck into as an Early Years Skills Assessor Coach

– Delivering Level 2, 3 and 5 apprenticeship qualifications to early years learners
– Coaching and preparing learners for end-point assessments
– Visiting workplaces across the region to carry out observations and assessments
– Ensuring all assessment and coaching activities align with National Standards and Awarding Body requirements
– Supporting childcare providers so that training delivery meets their operational needs
– Managing your own learner caseload, appointments and documentation efficiently

What you’ll bring to the table as an Early Years Skills Assessor Coach

– CAVA, A1 Award or equivalent qualification
– Previous experience delivering early years or childcare assessment
– Degree-level early years or nursery management background
– Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS or equivalent) — desirable
– Strong organisation, accuracy and IT literacy

This is a home-based role with travel in the local region to meet with learners in their workplace. 

If you’re ready to make a real difference as an Early Years Skills Assessor Coach, send your application today — we’d love to hear from you. 

Please note we are looking for someone who has finished or is completing their Level 3 Assessor course (CAVA). If you are interested in this type of role but don’t hold the relevant assessor qualification, then you can still apply. If we think you have the right Early Years experience, we will contact you to discuss how you can become an assessor.

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