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-timeOxford • 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 pastoral support, and promoting safeguarding and equality within the educational framework.

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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)Significant Experience as a Residential Childcare PractitionerKnowledge of Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding Legislation

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Hard Skills

TeachingCoachingAssessmentTraining Plan DevelopmentRecord KeepingICT CompetenceEnglish and Maths DevelopmentRisk AssessmentQuality AssuranceTime Management

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Influence OthersFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Level 5 Qualification in Subject Sector SpecialismLevel 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

Industry Keywords

Residential ChildcareEducation and TrainingSafeguardingEquality and DiversityCounterterrorism Legislation

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, feedback, pastoral support, and information, advice and guidance
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 learner and employer induction programmes
Develop and implement training and learning strategies, activities, and resources
Ensure compliance with Acorn Training and awarding organisation standards and quality assurance processes
Plan and monitor off-the-job training
Support development of learners’ English, maths, and digital skills
Promote safeguarding, Prevent, radicalisation awareness, equality, diversity, and Fundamental British values
Organise assessments and regular learner/employer review meetings; set targets and document developmental feedback
Manage timescales, objectives, deadlines, training outcomes, and achievement
Conduct employer health and safety risk assessment reviews where necessary
Maintain electronic diaries, learner workplace visits, and accurate electronic records

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)
Meeting targets for timely achievement (essential)
Working successfully as part of a team (essential)
Up to date knowledge and competence of residential childcare regulations and practices (essential)
Good understanding of and commitment to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding and Counterterrorism legislation as it applies to teaching, learning and assessment (essential)
Competent in the use of 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
Able to work flexibly and using own initiative
Highly motivated and proactive
Always maintain a professional approach and act with integrity

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