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:
Work Location: Remote
