Trainer Assessor – Residential Childcare

Acorn Training Ltd

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-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 apprenticeships, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Proficient in developing training plans, providing coaching and mentoring, and supporting learners' development in English, maths, and digital skills.

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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)Up-to-Date Knowledge of Residential Childcare RegulationsExperience Meeting Targets for Timely Achievement

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Hard Skills

TeachingCoachingAssessmentTraining Plan DevelopmentRecord KeepingHealth and Safety Risk AssessmentICT CompetenceEnglish and Maths DevelopmentSafeguarding AwarenessMonitoring Performance Indicators

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementAbility to Influence OthersProfessional 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 Training SectorEquality and DiversitySafeguardingCounterterrorism LegislationOfsted ExpectationsEmployer-Based QualificationsApprenticeship StandardsLone Working PolicyDiverse Caseload of Learners

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality teaching, coaching, and assessment for Level 4 and 5 Residential Childcare apprenticeships or employer-based qualifications
Manage an agreed caseload of apprentices and employer-based learners
Provide training, coaching, mentoring, assessment, and developmental feedback
Assess learners’ 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
Ensure compliance with Acorn Training and Awarding Organisation standards and quality assurance processes
Plan, track, and monitor off-the-job training
Support learners’ English, maths, and digital skills development
Provide pastoral support and promote Safeguarding, Prevent, Radicalisation, Equality, Diversity, and Fundamental British Values awareness
Organise assessments and regular learner-employer review meetings; set targets and document progress
Provide information, advice, and guidance throughout learner programmes
Manage objectives, deadlines, training outcomes, assessment outcomes, and achievement
Conduct employer health and safety risk assessment reviews when necessary
Maintain an electronic diary of learner workplace sessions and visits in line with lone working policy
Maintain accurate electronic records of apprentices and employers
Monitor performance indicators including learner progress, feedback quality, teaching and assessment standards, 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 in 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