Job description: Independent end-point assessor forLearning and Skills Teacher (LST) LEVEL 5
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Overview of the independent end-point assessor role
Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeshipscontainan end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge,Skillsand 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 thosedecidingon the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. Tomaintainindependence 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. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme elementand must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.
The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, or remotely, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers ifappropriate.Independent end-point assessors will record andsubmitthe 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 apprenticesthey are assessing and will be trained,standardisedand approved tooperateas 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:
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 candidatesin accordance withpublished 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 issuesencounteredduring 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,regardingassessment decisions
- Allowadditionaltime 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 bythe InstituteforApprenticeships(IfA).
Person Specification
Aminimum of 5 years current and continuous experience in teaching, assessing and internal quality assurance in Education and Training.The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is ‘dual-professional’,having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and thensubsequentlytrained as a teacher.The LST role is pivotal to the success of apprenticeship programmes, in delivering effective vocational education and training that meets both learners’ and employers’ needs.
LSTsteachyoung people and adults within all parts of the ETS, including workbased/independent training provision; further,adultand higher education; offender-learning; and the voluntary sector.LSTsare responsible forplanning and delivering learning that is current, relevant, challenging, and that inspires learners to engage and achieve their full potential.LSTs collaborate closely with colleagues and other ETS professionals in supporting learner progress. LSTs ensure the physical,psychologicaland social wellbeing of learners.
Occupational Profiles:
Background and Experience (essential):
- Current relevant occupational competence within the workplacefor at least5yrs.
- Knowledge and understanding of theLearning and Skills Teacher standard.
- Qualified with a relevant qualification/sat or above the level they are assessingsuch as PGCE, Certificate in Education.
- Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions
- Experience ofcomplying withquality assurance/regulatory requirements
- Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism
Background and Experience (desirable):
- Experience of Marking or grading Judgements
- Experience in all areas of Telecommunications.
Skills & Knowledge (Essential):
- Excellent written,verbaland interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
- Knowledgeof relevant legislation, codes of practice
- Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge ofthe 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
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,Headphonesand a webcam
- Have a personal and secure email account
- Have a postal address in the United Kingdom orRepublic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Allowadditionaltime for travel, when making EPA arrangements
