Experienced Assessor

We are seeking engaging, organised and supportive Assessors to deliver high-quality learning experiences across a range of courses.   

You’ll assess learner work, provide constructive feedback and assess in a timely manner, helping learners to achieve their goals. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about adult learning, confident in assessing and able to motivate learners who may have been out of the workplace for some time.  

 We are particularly interested in trainers with experience in: 

• Employability 
• Business Start-Up 
• Mental health 
• Autism Awareness/SEND 
• Digital Skills 

 Assessing Responsibilities 

• Assess learner work in line with awarding body requirements and provide timely, constructive feedback. 
• Maintain accurate records, registers, and assessment documentation. 
• Work collaboratively with the operations and quality team to meet course requirements, deadlines, and quality standards. 
• Meet our external and internal Ofsted grading requirements of expected and above.    

Learner Engagement & Support 

• Build positive, supportive relationships with adult learners. 
• Create a safe, encouraging environment to rebuild confidence. 
• Promote Successful Mums’ values of flexibility, empowerment, kindness and belonging. 
• Encourage development beyond the course of study to ensure learners thrive in their next steps  
• Uphold safeguarding within Successful Mums programmes by identifying, reporting, and responding to concerns in line with policy.   

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you are: 

• Engaging – able to make learning enjoyable and interactive. 
• Organised – confident managing deadlines, marking, and documentation. 
• Empathetic – passionate about building confidence in women returning to work. 
• Positive & proactive – someone who goes the extra mile to help learners succeed. 
• Tech-confident – able to use digital platforms for online delivery and assessment. 

Reports to:    Head of Delivery, Successful Mums Career Academy   

What We Offer 

• £16 per hour freelance contract – this may be permanent subject to funding 
• As a Permanent member of staff we have long-term benefits, including participation in the Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) 
• We support a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working arrangements 
• We are committed to your growth and offer ongoing CPD opportunities to help you develop new skills and progress in your career 
• Being part of a caring, supportive, and transformational organisation 

Selection Process

Please note we will require at least 2 professional references and must include your current or most recent employment.  If you are unable to provide reference details of previous employers, please provide references from other professional contacts. These could include your GP, a school representative, employment advisor, housing officer or religious leader.

We will seek references ahead of interviewing in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE), if you do not want us to contact your current employer ahead of interview please let us know.

We will require additional references if you have been outside of the UK for more than 6 months. 

Successful Mums is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. As a trainer, you will be expected to share this commitment and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. 

Our approach is aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), with robust safer recruitment practices, appropriate DBS checks, and ongoing safeguarding training. All trainers are required to follow our safeguarding policies and report any concerns promptly. 

Please email hello@successfulmums.co.uk if you would like a paper version of the application form to be sent to you. 

Skills & Experience – Essential 

• A recognised Assessing qualification (e.g., TAQA, A1). 
• Experience of assessing courses in further education, adult learning or school environment. 
• Strong digital and organisational skills. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire adult learners. 
• A team player with strong integrity 

Skills & Experience – Desirable 

• Experience working for a small organisation, community project or non-profit. 
• Experience delivering to women returners or adult learners with confidence barriers. 
• Knowledge of Ofsted and awarding body requirements.    

Successful Mums Career Academy is an award-winning training organisation supporting women, particularly mums to return to work, change careers, or start a business. Through career advice, 1:1 coaching, fully funded accredited courses, and strong employer partnerships, we’ve helped more than 12,000 mums find family-friendly careers. We’re a community-focused, flexible employer looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic individual to help amplify our message and bring our vibrant community to life, both online and in person.