Early Years Assessor

Morgan Hunt is working in partnership with a highly regarded Further Education College located in Northamptonshire. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Assessor.

Role: Early Years Assessor
Location: Northamptonshire
Start: November 2025
Job Type: Temporary

The Role:

The Early Years Assessor will assess, guide, mentor and monitor learners undertaking Early Years qualifications, The role will involve assessing Level 2 - T Level learners on their placements and to liaise with the team for assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of learners across various levels (e.g. Level 2‑5 Early Years), monitoring their progress, attendance, and achievement.
• Conduct assessments in workplace settings (nurseries, pre‑schools, etc.) and in college (observations, practical assessments, portfolio reviews, professional discussions).
• Carry out learner reviews and feedback sessions regularly; set clear development targets.
• Liaise and collaborate with employers, placement mentors, and internal teaching staff to ensure workplace assessments align with curriculum outcomes and learner support needs.
• Support learners' learning journeys: providing guidance, advice, and pastoral support where needed to ensure retention and achievement.
• Prepare learners for any end‑point assessments or external verification where required.
• Keep accurate records: portfolios, electronic tracking systems, attendance, assessment outcomes, reviews.
• Stay up‑to‑date with Early Years sector developments, legislation, best practice, and changes in qualification/assessment frameworks.
• Travel to placements and workplaces within Northamptonshire (and possibly surrounding regions) as required.

Education, Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in Early Years / Early Childhood / Education.
• Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years / Childcare / Related subject.
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Must have a Enhanced DBS - DBS Update Services
• Occupational competence: current relevant experience working in Early Years settings.
• Experience of working in a Further Education (FE) college environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and current industry practices

If you are interested in this role or would like to apply please send through your most up to date CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.