Pearson End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Early Years Educator in London, United Kingdom Job Description: Independent End-point Assessor for Early Years Practitioner (Level 2) and Early Years Educator (Level 3) We are accepting applications for this advert for LONDON AREA only. About Pearson: Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the apprentice at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Overview of the independent end-point assessor role: The Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices are assessed consistently. An independent EPA means that those making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake assessments of apprentices with whom they have no conflict of interest. The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers. IEAs 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. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan and the materials provided by Pearson. Key Accountabilities: Take part in regular training and standardisation activities. Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria. Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications and quality assurance protocols. Maintain service-level agreements regarding EPA planning and operational activities. Report all risks and issues encountered during the assessment. Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are recorded accurately. Support Pearson with any appeals from apprentices regarding assessment decisions. Raise any conflicts of interest. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities. Background and Experience (essential): Be occupationally competent in the early years educator sector. Qualified to at least the level of this standard. Hold or be working towards an assessors qualification (A1 or TAQA qualification). Hold a current DBS certificate. Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions. Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements. Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD. Background and Experience (desirable): To hold or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification. Experience of making grading judgements. Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to respond to the needs of employers/apprentices. Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of health and safety, industry structure, and relevant legal frameworks. Ability to assess, free from bias, and to meet deadlines. Other requirements: 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 UK or Republic of Ireland. Have the right to work in the UK. Allow additional time for travel when making EPA arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
