End-Point Assessor Jobs

The role of an Apprenticeship End-Point Assessor is to provide independent, fair, reliable, and consistent assessment services to Training Qualifications UK customers working with

Apprenticeship Standards. End-Point Assessors are required to use assessment experience with robust and relevant industry knowledge to form judgements and grading decisions upon the completion of a variety of assessment activities, which test the apprentices’ occupational competency.

This role requires someone who is flexible in their approach to all tasks, with the independence to travel as and when the business requires. Also has exceptional assessment abilities coupled with the ability to act with integrity and impartiality. The successful post holder will not only be responsible for delivering an agreed caseload of End-Point Assessments but will also take a lead role in the training and standardisation of freelance associate End-Point Assessors, undertake internal quality assurance-based tasks, and support

with the delivery of training and support to external customers. The sector’s that fall within this role to be assessed are;

• Teaching Assistant Level 3
• Assessor Coach
• Business Generics
• Customer Service
• Learners Mentor
• Learning and Skills Teacher

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned caseload to ensure all stages of the End-Point Assessment journey are completed timely and to the expected standard
• Deliver outstanding End-Point Assessment services to assigned Apprentices and Employers
• Undertake End-Point Assessment activities with integrity and impartiality to offer a fair, reliable, unbiased and consistent assessment experience for all Apprentices and Employers
• Produce accurate, appropriate and well informed assessment feedback/written reports to validate assessment decisions using the correct and as required regulatory paperwork and appropriate systems
• Maintain an excellent working knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards and Assessment Plans relevant to the sector areas as listed above
• Engage with internal quality assurance processes, undertaking the role as internal quality assurer as required
• Actively participate in, and as required lead moderation, standardisation and development activities and meetings as required
• As necessary support the development and delivery of training of freelance associate End-Point Assessors, and other external customers to aid a successful End-Point Assessment experience for all Apprentices
• Be responsible for maintaining your own on-going CPD relevant to assessment and internal quality assurance practices, the wider Apprenticeship landscape and the industry for which you assess
• Contribute where required to the review and growth of new assessment material and learning resources
• Develop and maintain an understanding of Training Qualifications UK internal policies and processes and adhere to them at all times
• Adhere to the highest possible quality standards relating to assessment practice and report any suspected or actualised breach of confidentiality or malpractice/maladministration to Training Qualifications UK
• Proactively recognise and deal with any developmental actions to manage risk accordingly
• Adhere to high levels of confidentiality in relation to Apprentices, Approved Centres and Employers whom Training Qualifications UK work with
• Provide advice and responses to questions and queries relating to specified Apprenticeship Standards and sector
• Requirement to travel. Has access to own transport with an ability/willingness to travel as the business needs

Other Responsibilities

• As necessary assist with complaints and/or assessment discrepancy using expert knowledge to draw conclusion about the case, acting as authoritative voice in cases where consensus cannot be reached
• Liaise with other departments to facilitate a smooth customer experience and journey
• Be aware of conflict of interest and report associated risks
• Engage with any Training Qualifications UK communications such as; internal updates, newsletters, policy updates or Centre information
• Support the screening and/or interview of potential End-Point Assessors/IQAs to verify expertise and qualification attainment meets industry requirement(s)
• Assist with investigations into potential malpractice where sector expertise is required in order to draw sound conclusions about the case

Key benefits

• Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. It’s what we do!
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total)
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Annual salary review
• NEST pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• A positive and supportive working environment

Key Characteristics

Here are just a few of the essential softer skills you will need to successfully join our team:

• Ability to recognise change and improvement requirements and offer a solution driven approach
• Be confident and ambitious with a “can do, will do” attitude
• Be able to develop rapid and long lasting rapport with team members, customers and stakeholders
• Be well motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on your own initiative as well as a part of a wider team
• Be able to keep an eye on the bigger picture and appreciate where your role fits into the business.
• Be passionate about education and the opportunities that it brings.
• Present a positive and professional image of Training Qualifications UK at all times
• Have a willingness to learn
• Be courteous
• Be willing to put the team first

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to assess as a minimum, Business Administrator, Customer Service, Teaching Assistant and Assessor Coach Apprentice Standards
• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in classroom environments.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience of competence-based interviewing within the last 5 years
• Have current knowledge of the regulatory framework and other regulatory and legislative requirements such as safeguarding, duty of care, equality, diversity and inclusion and health and safety
• Have a clear and current DBS check
• Hold a relevant Assessor qualification (D32/33, A1, TAQA equivalent) or EPA qualification with robust knowledge of assessment practice and techniques, including proficiency in remote assessment tools
• Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths qualifications held (or equivalent)
• Experienced in assessing work based learning
• Able to travel to conduct on-site assessments
• Sound IT and digital literacy skills with proven experience of working with various Microsoft packages
• Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports, including remarks/enquiries about results
• Experience in organising and processing internal quality assurance practices; sampling of evidence; making judgements and providing constructive developmental feedback
• Ability to provide clear and accurate IQA actions and follow up on these for a timely resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience of providing supportive, concise feedback
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Evidence up to date sector knowledge and evidence of relevant CPD
• Be prepared to work in a regulated environment and be comfortable working to set standard operating procedures
• Ability to work in a flexible manner, adapt to different environments and solve problems independently

Desirable Skills/ Experience/ Qualifications

• Experience of End-Point Assessment delivery
• Have an understanding of supervising others to deliver the National Curriculum requirements set by Government for the learning
• Ability to assess the Lead Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard
• Experience in engaging with External Quality Assurance activities
• Hold a relevant Internal Quality Assurer Qualification (D34, V1)
• Able to assess the Learning and Skills Teacher and Learner Mentor Apprenticeship Standards

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In line with changes to Apprenticeship delivery; we have an opportunity available for an End Point Assessor, who will work with Apprentices to carry out End Point Assessments, prior to completion of their Customer Service Apprenticeship qualification.

The client is happy to consider qualified Assessors looking to progress into an EPA role.

Candidates must be flexible with travel across London. 

As an End Point Assessor, you will be responsible for completing a range of EPA activities, both face-to-face and electronically, with Apprentices completing Customer Service qualifications. These EPA activities include:

•  To carry out End Point Assessment, scheduling of EPA activities, marking, grading and regular planning meetings with candidates and employers.
• Complete all necessary administration, ensuring that all data is processed and supplied in a timely manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EPA, your vocational area, Apprenticeship Standards and evidence of CPD.
• Participate in standardisation and training activities.
• Provide assistance to Apprentices, Employers or Delivery Teams, assisting with queries in a timely manner.

BENEFITS

• Holiday entitlement
• Mileage
• Pension
• And much more!

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Must hold a recognised Assessor award: D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA.
• Must hold solid occupational experience in Customer Service.
• Must hold own NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service (or above). 
• Have an excellent understanding of Apprenticeship Standards, and are up to date with the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Full, clean driving licence and own vehicle.

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Home/Field based – Candidates must be flexible with travel across Bristol, Swindon and Gloucester. 

As an End Point Assessor, you will be responsible for completing a range of EPA activities, both face-to-face and electronically, with Apprentices completing Hospitality Apprenticeship Standards up to Level 3. These EPA activities include: carrying out End Point Assessments, scheduling EPA activities, marking, grading and regular planning meetings with candidates and employers.

Your duties will include the following: 

• Complete all necessary administration, ensuring that all data is processed and supplied in a timely manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EPA, your vocational area, Apprenticeship Standards and evidence of CPD.
• Participate in standardisation and training activities.
• Provide assistance to Apprentices, Employers or Delivery Teams, assisting with queries in a timely manner.

BENEFITS

• Holiday entitlement 
• Mileage
• Pension
• And much more!

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Must be a qualified Assessor, holding a recognised Assessor award: D32/33, A1, CAVA or TAQA.
• Ideally, have experience in delivering full Apprenticeships in Hospitality.
• Must hold solid, occupational competency within Hospitality either Front or Back of House e.g. Reception; Bar Service; Team Member; Commis Chef; Supervisor; Chef de Partie or Senior Production Chef.
• Hold a level 3 in Hospitality as a minimum.
• Have an excellent understanding of Apprenticeship Standards.
• Must be IT Literate – training will be provided on company systems.
• Full, clean driving licence and own vehicle.

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Newcastle, Sunderland, and Durham areas. As End Point Assessor ( Passenger Transport ) you will work with Apprentices and their employers to plan, carry out and report on End Point Assessments. Your responsibilities will include the following: 

• making decisions on apprenticeship standards / overall grades
• administration tasks / responding to queries
• keeping sector knowledge up to date.

This role is varied and flexible and will include working from home and visiting the field.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

As End Point Assessor you will have a relevant qualification and current, hands-on, professional experience in the Passenger Transport sector as a qualified bus or coach driver. You will also have the following:

• knowledge of IQA assessment processes/observations
• experience of professional discussions / reviewing learners’ showcase of evidence
• good IT ( MS Office ), time management & communication skills
• ability to work autonomously, in line with an operating framework
• awareness/understanding learner difficulties/disabilities & social needs

Assessor training is available for candidates with good experience as a bus or coach driver

This role is varied and flexible and will include both working from home and visits out in the field so access to a vehicle is a must.

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Rail Engineer End Point Assessor. Home based role with travel. The salary is negotiable.

Are you an experienced Rail Engineer interested in moving into the Training sector, using your experience to assess Apprentices at the end of their studies?

An ideal candidate would be someone who has worked their way up into a Rail Engineer role, from being a fitter or mechanic, but this is not essential.

This isn’t a Teaching / Tutor role – is it assessing the competence of Apprentices at the end of their Apprenticeships.

Apprentices will typically be working in the following roles: 

• Track Engineer,
• Rail Civil Engineer,
• Asset Engineer,
• Rail Systems Integration Engineer,
• Rail Project Engineer,
• Approvals and Certification Engineer,
• Lead Signal Design Engineer,
• Signalling & Control Systems Engineer, Telecomms Engineer,
• Traction and Rolling Stock Engineer,
• Rail Electrification Engineer,
• Rail Mechanical Engineer and
• Rail Building Services Engineer.

THE ROLE

The main duties of the job will involve:

The development of a range of Rail engineering-related end-point assessments, that relate to your area of expertise. You will be involved in developing the following material: 

• Writing questions for Knowledge Tests
• Developing Professional Discussions/Interviews
• Designing Practical Specifications
• Preparing and maintaining official company documentation for these assessments

A major part of the role is being able to independently research subjects and produce appropriate content for apprentices to be assessed on.

You will be trained by the organisation as an End Point Assessor, and will then travel across the country assessing Rail Engineering and Maintenance Apprentices on-site – performing End Point Assessments – so flexibility to travel is required (mileage is paid)

ADDITIONAL INFO

There will also be an option of further training to expand the number of standards (Construction / Engineering subjects) that they you potentially assess. Opportunity to gain a level of professional recognition in your area of expertise e.g. Eng. Tech, I. Eng, C.Eng

The nature of the job will also provide an opportunity to continuously maintain your Continuous Professional Development (CPD). 

Applicants will ideally hold relevant Rail Engineering qualifications, have good IT and communication skills, and be interested in moving into the Education and Training side of the industry.

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The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. Independent end-point assessors will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives.

IEAs for these EPAs will be qualified IQAs that meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

The independent end-point assessor will:

●     Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPA

●     Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

●     Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained

●     Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs

●     Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes

●     Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration

●     Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately

●     Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions

●     Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements

●     Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment

●     Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson

●     Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities

●     Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA).

Other Requirements

Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:

●  Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson-required software

●  Have a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcam

●  Have a personal and secure email account

● Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man

●  Have the right to work in the UK

● Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

As a minimum, an Independent Assessor should have this essential experience. 

● Have the competence to assess the apprentice at this level and hold any required L4 qualifications and experience in line with the requirements of the independent assessor as detailed in the IQA section of this EPA plan

●Independent assessors will need at least 3 years of experience and technical skills to undertake Data Analysis.  

● Understand the occupational standard and the requirements of this EPA

●Have, maintain and be able to evidence up-to-date knowledge and expertise of the subject matter 

● Comply with the IQA requirements of the EPAO

● Have no direct connection or conflict of interest with the apprentice, their employer or training provider; in all instances including when the EPAO is the training provider (i.e. HEI)

● Attend standardisation events when they begin working for the EPAO before they conduct an EPA for the first time and a minimum of annually on this apprenticeship standard

● Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts

● Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice

● Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the telecoms industry:

● In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools

● Ability to assess, free from bias

● Ability to assess and report risks

● Ability to meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

● Experience in Marking or grading Judgements

● Experience in all areas of Telecommunications.

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Rewarding role as End Point Assessor carrying out apprenticeship assessments for the Passenger Transport sector.

As End Point Assessor ( Passenger Transport ) you will work with Apprentices and their employers to plan, carry out and report on End Point Assessments. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• making decisions on apprenticeship standards / overall grades
• administration tasks / responding to queries
• keeping sector knowledge up to date

This role is varied and flexible and will include both working from home and visits out in the field.

BENEFITS

• D.O.E pay
• Home working and field working

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

As End Point Assessor you will have a relevant qualification and current, hands-on, professional experience in the Passenger Transport sector as a qualified bus or coach driver. You will also have the following:

• knowledge of IQA assessment processes/observations
• understanding of professional discussions / reviewing learners’ showcase of evidence
• good IT ( MS Office ), time management & communication skills
• ability to work autonomously, in line with an operating framework
• awareness/understanding learner difficulties/disabilities & social needs

Assessor training is available for candidates with good experience as a bus or coach driver.

This role is varied and flexible and will include both working from home and visits out in the field so access to a vehicle is a must.

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End-Point Assessor in Early Years and Teaching Assistant. Around the Bristol, Gloucester and Hereford areas. Rewarding role as End Point Assessor carrying out apprenticeship assessments for Early Years care and Teaching Assistants.

As End Point Assessor ( Early Years & Teaching Assistant ) you will work with Apprentices and their employers to plan, carry out and report on End Point Assessments. Your responsibilities will include:

• making decisions on apprenticeship standards / overall grades
• administration tasks / responding to queries
• keeping sector knowledge up to date

This role is varied and flexible and will include both working from home and visits out in the field.

Benefits and D.O.E pay.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

As End Point Assessor you will have a relevant qualification and current, hands-on, professional experience in Early Years or in the classroom. You will also have:

• knowledge of IQA assessment processes/observations
• experience of professional discussions / reviewing learners’ showcase of evidence
• good IT ( MS Office ), time management & communication skills
• ability to work autonomously, in line with an operating framework
• awareness and understanding learner difficulties/disabilities & social needs

Assessor training is available for candidates with good experience in the Early Years sector or in education.

This role is varied and flexible and will include both working from home and visits out in the field so access to a vehicle is a must.

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As an End Point Assessor, you will responsible for completing a range of EPA activities, both face-to-face and electronically, with Apprentices completing Healthcare Apprenticeship Standards. These EPA activities include: carrying out End Point Assessment, scheduling EPA activities, marking, grading and regular planning meetings with candidates and employers.

• Complete all necessary administration, ensuring that all data is processed and supplied in a timely manner.
• Maintain a working knowledge of EPA, your vocational area, Apprenticeship Standards and evidence of CPD.
• Participate in standardisation and training activities.
• Provide assistance to Apprentices, Employers or Delivery Teams, assisting with queries in a timely manner.

BENEFITS

• Holiday entitlement,

• Mileage
• Pension
• And more

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Must hold solid, occupational competency within Healthcare in a Hospital setting
• Must hold own NMC active nursing PIN.
• Must be a registered practitioner or industry body member.
• Have an understanding of Apprenticeships.
• Ideally, be a qualified Assessor and have experience in delivering full Apprenticeships in Clinical Healthcare.
• Must be IT Literate – training will be provided on company systems.
• Full, clean driving licence and own vehicle.

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