Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor

Job Role: Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor
Location: Shropshire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire
Salary: £27,000 £33,500 per year
Qualified IQAs considered for £29,000 starting + car allowance
Contract: Permanent

Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Residential Childcare Tutor / Assessor to deliver high quality teaching, learning, and assessment to adult learners working towards Residential Childcare qualifications up to and including Level 5.
This hybrid role combines remote delivery with occasional face to face learner visits, depending on caseload and learner needs across the Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire areas. Assessors typically carry out up to three in person visits per month, with flexibility depending on distance and learner requirements.
You will support learners through a personalised and compliant learning journey from induction to completion, ensuring they develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to thrive in the Residential Childcare sector.
We will also consider applicants with strong occupational competence who are looking to move into a training/assessing role. Full training will be provided in this instance, and salary will be reflective (£25,500 + car allowance).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high quality teaching, learning and assessment in Residential Childcare up to Level 5.
• Support and motivate learners to achieve timely progression and successful completion.
• Conduct initial assessments to identify starting points and develop individual learning plans.
• Provide tailored learner support through a blended approach of face to face visits and remote sessions.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with awarding body and regulatory standards.
• Help learners develop sector specific knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Participate in internal quality assurance activities to maintain high delivery standards.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all learning environments.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practice and continuously improve provision.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised teaching or assessing qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
• Level 3 or higher qualification in Residential Childcare.
• Experience delivering or assessing Residential Childcare qualifications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to effectively manage a caseload.
• Confident using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams and e portfolio systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for learner visits.

Desirable Criteria

• Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award (IQA) or equivalent.
• Experience delivering apprenticeships or adult learning qualifications up to Level 5.
• Occupational competence within Residential Childcare settings.
• Experience delivering training through blended or hybrid learning models.

How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Robert Rowe
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