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 11/2/2026full-timeNottingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 standards and regulations. Proficient in developing training plans, monitoring learner progress, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

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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 Working As A Residential Childcare PractitionerUp-To-Date Knowledge Of Residential Childcare Regulations

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Hard Skills

TeachingCoachingAssessmentTraining Plan DevelopmentMonitoring Learner ProgressRecord KeepingICT CompetenceHealth And Safety ComplianceSafeguarding KnowledgeEquality And Diversity Understanding

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)

Industry Keywords

Residential ChildcareEducation And Training SectorApprenticeshipsCompliance StandardsCounterterrorism 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, 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
Deliver 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 learners’ English, maths, digital skills, safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and fundamental British values
Organise assessments and regular learner/employer review meetings, set targets, monitor progress and provide developmental feedback
Manage objectives, deadlines, training outcomes and achievement
Conduct employer health and safety risk assessment reviews when necessary
Plan learner workplace visits, maintain an electronic diary and follow lone-working policy
Maintain accurate electronic records of apprentices, employers, visits and interactions
Monitor performance indicators including learner progress, teaching 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

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