At Varsity Training, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, transforming organisations, and delivering excellence through experiential learning and transformative professional development. We maintain exceptionally high standards of education and training and are proud of our 84% apprenticeship achievement rate, significantly higher than the national average.

As we continue to grow, we are looking to welcome a talented freelance assessor to our team who shares our passion for quality and impact, and who can support us in driving this vision forward.

About the Role

We are seeking a Freelance Apprenticeship Assessor to deliver and assess the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship, with a specific focus on the Theatre Support or Maternity Support pathway.

You will support apprentices through their learning journey, ensuring timely progress, high-quality assessment, and successful achievement, in line with apprenticeship standards and awarding body requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality assessment and learner support for the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship
Deliver online workshops to small groups of apprentices
Assess learner portfolios against the apprenticeship standard and pathway requirements
Prepare apprentices for End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Maintain accurate and compliant learner records in line with the ESFA, Ofsted, and awarding body requirements
Liaise effectively with employers, apprentices, and internal teams
Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and professional practice at all times

Essential Requirements

Relevant assessor qualification (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1/D32/D33)
Occupational competence and current or recent experience in either a theatre support / operating department / perioperative healthcare environment or within maternity services
Recent CPD within the theatre environment or maternity environment
Excellent communication, organisation, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently as a freelancer
Access to a laptop and reliable internet

Desirable

The knowledge and experience outlined below are desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Experience assessing or supporting apprentices in healthcare (Level 3 or above)
Experience working with apprenticeship funding rules and compliance
Sound knowledge of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Experience using e-portfolio systems

What We Offer

Flexible freelance working
Supportive and experienced apprenticeship team
Opportunity for ongoing work as programmes grow

Safeguarding & DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and associates are expected to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be required to either hold a current enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one prior to engaging in learner-facing activity.

You will also be required to undertake safeguarding training and comply with our safeguarding, safer recruitment and prevent policies at all times.

Job Type: Freelance

Benefits:

Flexitime
Work from home

Work Location: Remote

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