Trainer/Assessor

The vacancy

Trainer/Assessor in Apprenticeships

Early Years Educator

Part time, 4 days a week, days to be confirmed, salary for part time will be £28,552 - £36,140.

Are you passionate about developing the next generation of Early Years professionals? Do you enjoy helping others to grow, achieve and succeed in their chosen career? Join DN Colleges Group as a Trainer/Assessor and play a key role in supporting apprentices across the region to gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in this essential sector.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with employers, learners and colleagues to deliver high‑quality training and assessment from Level 2 to Level 5. You will provide expert guidance, inspire confidence, and ensure every apprentice is supported through to successful completion of their qualification.

About the Role

As a Trainer/Assessor, you will deliver engaging learning experiences in the workplace, online and within college settings. You’ll monitor progress, provide constructive feedback, complete assessment and verification tasks, and maintain high standards of quality and compliance. Working collaboratively with employers, you will tailor training to meet industry needs and ensure apprentices gain the practical skills required for their roles.

Essential Criteria

(Up to 5 points, as requested)

• A higher qualification in Education, childcare or a related discipline.
• Teaching/training experience and a relevant teaching or training qualification.
• An Assessor qualification (e.g., A1, TAQA).
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Strong knowledge and experience within the Early Years sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality training, assessment and progress reviews for apprentices across Levels 2–5.
• Work collaboratively with employers to ensure training reflects workplace needs and sector standards.
• Provide guidance, support and feedback to learners to enable timely achievement and progression.
• Complete assessment, verification and quality assurance processes in line with awarding body requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely records relating to learner progress, compliance and funding requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development, standardisation and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain sector knowledge and teaching expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Vacancy Timeline:

Close: 19th April

Shortlisting: 20th April

Interviews from: 28th April

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About us

Here at Doncaster College and University Centre we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences and the friends you meet along the way.

We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance and many other services all tailored to each individual.

Our exciting and modern campus is in a central location, packed with workspaces designed to industry standard. We work directly with employers allowing you real work experience and industry insight that you will not get from sitting behind a desk.

The benefits

All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.

Health and fitness suite

Generous annual leave

2 weeks off at Christmas

Electric car scheme

• Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
• ​Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
• Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
• Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Discounted Hair and Beauty services
• On site nursery
• Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
• ​In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing

Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.

Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.