Childcare, Playwork, Learning & Development Assessor (CCPLD) – Higher Apprenticeship in Cardiff

If you would like to work for an organisation that demonstrates outstanding commitment to staff engagement, has gained a place on the Times Best 100 Companies to work for in the UK for the last eight consecutive years and that holds Investors in People Platinum accreditation we would love to hear from you!

At ACT, our behaviour framework shape everything we do. We are looking for a CCPLD Assessor who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and integrity, and brings creativity to engage young people who may have faced barriers to education. You will be motivated to inspire and empower learners to progress, while maintaining clarity in your planning, decision-making and communication. If you are resilient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful difference through high-quality, inclusive delivery, we would love to hear from you. 

You will support learners to achieve their qualifications through high-quality training, assessment and workplace-based learning. You'll manage your own caseload, deliver engaging workshops and learning sessions, assess learner competence, provide constructive feedback and monitor progress to ensure timely achievement.

You'll build strong relationships with learners and employers, providing guidance and support throughout the learner journey and ensuring learning is relevant to workplace practice.

The role requires you to demonstrate Respect, Openness & Honesty, Innovation & Creativity, Motivation & Empowerment and Clarity in everything you do. You'll be expected to take a learner-centred approach, motivate learners to achieve their potential and bring creativity and innovation to your delivery. 

What you’ll do:

• Delivering engaging training, assessments, workshops and centre-based activities, including Essential Skills and enrichment activities.
• Managing your own caseload and using ACT systems to accurately record and monitor learner progress and achievement.
• Planning and delivering effective learning, teaching and assessment using a range of approaches, including digital learning.
• Developing and reviewing Individual Learning Plans, initial assessments, inductions and learner reviews to ensure a meaningful and effective learner journey.
• Assessing coursework, assignments, projects and workplace evidence in line with awarding organisation requirements.
• Building positive and collaborative relationships with learners, employers and colleagues, keeping employers actively involved throughout the learner journey.
• Monitoring learner wellbeing, health and safety, and following safeguarding procedures to ensure learners are supported and safe.
• Developing and maintaining high-quality course resources, including distance learning materials, and contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Evaluating your delivery, using feedback, evidence and research to continually improve your practice.
• Contributing to quality processes, including observations, audits and learner feedback, and sharing best practice with colleagues.

The role is field based and will require the Assessor to deliver across routes, however, the trainer will be directly line managed by the Route Manager.

ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. 

Why work for ACT?

At ACT, people are at the heart of everything we do. As Wales’s largest training provider, we’re passionate about making a real difference through high-quality learning — and we’re just as committed to supporting our staff to grow, develop and succeed.

We’re proud to be an Investors in People Platinum organisation, accredited for over 25 years, and recognised in the Best Companies 2025 awards as one of the UK’s top employers — ranked 26th Best Large Company to Work For and 5th in Wales.

Our Values:

At ACT, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of respect, fairness, and dignity for all. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and empowered to thrive.

FREDIE has been central to promoting and recognising exceptional commitment to equality and diversity. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, and these values are at the heart of ACT’s philosophy, shaping our approach to both staff and learners.

Diversity statement 

ACT is dedicated to fair and safe recruitment practices, ensuring equality for all applicants and staff. We do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil par