Pearson End Point Assessor - Early Years Lead Practitioner - Cornwall Area London, United Kingdom We are accepting applications for this advert for CORNWALL 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. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at Overview of the independent end-point assessor role 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. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with. An independent EPA means that those deciding on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. 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. Key Accountabilities: 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. Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment. Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities. Person Specification This occupation is found in a range of settings which can include day nurseries, playgroups, nursery schools, pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision. The broad purpose of the occupation is to be a proactive and influential practitioner, working directly with children, skilfully leading day to day practice at an operational level. As active practitioners they are effective role models of play based learning, supporting others to develop their own practice. They are highly skilled professionals who take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of all young children within their care, adapting to individual needs providing inclusive and holistic provision. Occupational Profiles: Have the competence to assess the apprentice at this level and hold any required qualifications and experience in line with the requirements of the independent assessor as detailed in the IQA section of this EPA plan. 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. Deliver the end-point assessment in-line with the EPA plan. Comply with the IQA requirements of the EPA. Have no direct connection or conflict of interest with the apprentice, their employer or training provider. Background and Experience (essential): Hold a relevant Level 6…
