Trainer Assessor – Residential Childcare

Acorn Training Ltd

. Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching, and assessment for Level 4 and 5 Residential Childcare apprenticeship standards or employer-based qualifications .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeExeter • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering high-quality teaching and assessment for Level 4 and 5 Residential Childcare apprenticeship standards, while effectively managing learner progress and compliance with relevant regulations. Proficient in developing training plans, providing mentorship, and ensuring adherence to health and safety and safeguarding standards.

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Level 5 Qualification In Subject Sector SpecialismLevel 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)Level 3 Award In Education And Training (AET)Current Involvement In Residential Childcare SectorUp-To-Date Knowledge Of Residential Childcare Regulations

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Hard Skills

Teaching And AssessmentTraining Plan DevelopmentLearner Progress MonitoringHealth And Safety Risk AssessmentRecord KeepingICT Competence For TeachingEnglish And Maths DevelopmentSafeguarding PracticesQuality Assurance ComplianceTarget Achievement

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementAbility To Influence OthersProactive Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 5 Qualification In Subject Sector SpecialismLevel 3 Certificate In Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)Level 3 Award In Education And Training (AET)Level 4 IQA QualificationLevel 4 Certificate In Education And Training (CET)IOSH Health And Safety At Work QualificationFirst Aid At Work Qualification

Industry Keywords

Residential ChildcareEducation And TrainingSafeguardingEquality And DiversityCounterterrorism LegislationOfsted ExpectationsEmployer-Based QualificationsApprenticeship StandardsDiverse Caseload ManagementWork-Based Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching, and assessment for Level 4 and 5 Residential Childcare apprenticeship standards or employer-based qualifications
Manage an agreed caseload of apprentices and employer-based learners
Provide training, coaching, mentoring, assessment, feedback, information, advice and guidance
Assess learner starting points and use them to plan and sequence training, including English and maths development
Develop individual training plans with employers and prepare learners for final or end-point assessment
Provide comprehensive learner and employer induction
Develop and implement training and learning strategies, activities, and resources
Comply with Acorn Training and awarding organisation quality assurance processes
Plan and track off-the-job training and monitor progress
Support English, maths, digital skills, safeguarding, Prevent, radicalisation, equality, diversity and Fundamental British values
Organise assessments and review meetings, set targets, document feedback, and monitor achievement
Carry out employer health and safety risk assessment reviews where necessary
Maintain an electronic diary of learner workplace sessions and visits while adhering to lone-working policy
Maintain accurate electronic records of apprentices, employers, visits and interactions
Monitor learner progress, teaching and assessment quality, stakeholder collaboration, satisfaction and timely achievement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Level 5 qualification in subject sector specialism (essential)
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent (essential)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or equivalent (essential)
GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in English and Maths (essential)
Full, clean driving licence and access to vehicle for travel (essential)
Current and continuing involvement within the residential childcare / education and training sector (essential)
Significant experience working as a Residential Childcare practitioner (essential)
Experience meeting targets for timely achievement (essential)
Experience working successfully as part of a team (essential)
Up-to-date knowledge and competence of residential childcare regulations and practices (essential)
Understanding of and commitment to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Counterterrorism legislation as applied to teaching, learning and assessment (essential)
Competence using ICT to support teaching, learning, assessment and communication (essential)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good record keeping skills and attention to detail
Efficient time management
Ability to influence others
Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative
Highly motivated and proactive
Professional approach and integrity
Level 4 IQA qualification (desirable)
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET) or equivalent (desirable)
IOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification (desirable)
First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
Experience supporting learners to achieve successful outcomes in a work-based environment (desirable)
Experience working with a diverse caseload of learners (desirable)
Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted expectations and subject expertise reflecting best practice (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
£500 Recommend a friend scheme