Job details
Posted 13 April 2026
Salary up to £34,225 per annum
LocationMiddlesbrough
Job type Permanent
Contract Middlesbrough College, Business Support
Reference005504
Expiry 27 April 2026
Job Advert
Job Title: Assessor - Carpentry & Joinery
Department: NSG Construction & Engineering
Reporting to: Associate Director of Apprenticeships
Salary: Up to £34,225 per annum
Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Permanent
Pension: NEST
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and learner‑focused Assessor to manage and support a caseload of apprentices through to successful completion of their Apprenticeship Standards and End Point Assessment. The role involves planning and delivering inductions and initial assessments, developing individual learning plans with employers, and providing high‑quality information, advice and guidance to ensure timely achievement of SMART learning objectives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with employers and external partners to recruit learners, develop new business opportunities, and support the delivery of apprenticeships and full‑cost courses such as NVQs where required. Working collaboratively within the team, you will design and deliver structured schemes of work, review learner progress regularly, meet contractual performance standards, and create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners feel confident, valued and able to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan, conduct and participate in induction and initial assessment of learners to identify realistic learning priorities and, in liaison with the employer, develop individual learning plans and agree realistic completion targets. This will include ensuring that employers have a full understanding of the requirement for Apprentices to complete off the job training.
• Develop, manage and maintain good relationships with external partners, local employers and appropriate agencies to recruit learners.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to learners and employers to promote learning and timely achievement of the agreed learning aims and SMART objectives.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of learners. Assist them to achieve the Apprenticeship Standard and prepare them for End Point Assessment.
• Support full cost courses such as NVQs if required.
• Develop business with existing employers and identifying new opportunities.
• Work in a team to plan and deliver a structured scheme of work and develop lesson plans that meet the learning needs of learners and the delivery and assessment of knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Support the continued evaluation of learning needs and objectives, through regular review and attendance as required at best practice groups.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• Level 3 or equivalent in relevant occupational area- Essential
• English and Maths GCSE grade C or above- or equivalent - Desirable.
• TAQA or A1 assessor qualification, or willing to work towards - Desirable.
• Teaching qualification – Desirable.
• Award in Internal Verification or V1- Desirable.
• Empathy with young people.
• Desire to assist learners achieve their career and learning aspirations.
• High level of self-motivation - ability to work on own initiative.
• Clear proactive approach to planning, organising, prioritising workload.
• Good problem solving / decision making skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to achieve deadlines and targets.
• Ability to motivate others and influence work behaviours
Please see the person specification for full details.
Why Join Us?
• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mark Hall, Associate Director of apprenticeships on MC.Hall@mbro.ac.uk
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
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