End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) [...]

Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in the UK is looking for an Independent End-Point Assessor to evaluate apprenticeship candidates in the children, young people, and family sector. The ideal candidate should hold a Level 4 qualification and have relevant assessment experience. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, maintaining quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is part-time with travel needed to various employer locations.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in competence-based interviewing.
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Available for a minimum of two working days per week.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in line with Pearson specifications.
• Report risks and issues encountered during assessment.
• Ensure assessment evidence is high quality.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility to understand employer needs

Technical knowledge of health and safety

In-depth knowledge of apprenticeship standards

Education

Qualified to at least Level 4 in the children, young people and family sector

Qualified in assessment practice (e.g., D33, A1, TAQA)

Job description

Overview

Independent End-Point Assessor for Children, Young People and Families Practitioner (Level 4) – Yorkshire Area. The Government requires an end-point assessment (EPA) as a holistic evaluation of the knowledge, skills and behaviour demonstrated throughout the apprenticeship. Pearson provides employers with confidence that completing an apprenticeship makes a candidate fully job-ready and that assessments are consistent across locations.

An independent End-Point Assessor (IEA) must have no conflict of interest with the apprentice’s on-programme training provider and must not have been involved in the apprentice’s on-programme training, assessment, or line management. End-point assessments will be conducted onsite on dates agreed with employers/providers, and EPA outcomes will be recorded and submitted with clear justifications for grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson representatives. IEAs for this EPA will be qualified assessors who meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they assess, and who are trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan and Pearson materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities related to the IEA role for this EPA
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assess candidate performance in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures
• Follow Pearson specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols for EPAs
• Maintain service-level agreements for EPA planning, operations, and submission of assessment outcomes
• Report risks and issues encountered during the EPA, including suspected malpractice/maladministration
• Ensure EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and accurately recorded
• Assist Pearson with any appeals from apprentices regarding assessment decisions
• Raise conflicts of interest related to independence of assessment
• Complete any personal actions required by Pearson
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Pearson’s EPA activities
• Contribute to external quality assurance activities undertaken by OFQUAL

Person Specification

Role Profile

As a practitioner, you will work with children, young people and families (including carers) to achieve positive and sustainable change. You will recognise and assess complex needs and agree any specific interventions or referrals with the child, young person or family. Your approach will be respectful and supportive, challenging where needed to help individuals reach their potential and stay safe. You will collaborate with other professionals and organisations to share responsibility for improving outcomes.

Background And Experience (Essential)

• Be occupationally competent in the children, young people and family sector
• Have at least 2 years’ experience of competence-based interviewing within the last 5 years
• Qualified to at least Level 4 in the children, young people and family sector
• Qualified in assessment practice (e.g., D33, A1, or TAQA)
• Hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate (with or without a barred list check) registered for the update service
• Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions
• Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements
• Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD in line with new apprenticeship requirements and EPA specialism
• Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
• Minimum of two working days per week available for EPA role
• Only UK-based candidates will be considered

Background And Experience (Desirable)

• To hold, or be working towards, an internal quality assurance qualification
• Experience of making grading judgments
• Knowledge of Prevent and safeguarding

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle conflicts effectively
• Flexibility to understand and respond to the needs of employers/apprentices
• Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of: health and safety in the workplace, industry structure, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, products and services in the industry, and processes used within relevant roles
• In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools
• Ability to assess without bias and to report risks
• Ability to meet deadlines

Important
Pearson is currently recruiting for selected pathways; pathways chosen within the vacancy preference section of the form will be considered. This vacancy does not reflect non-current pathways.