We are recruiting for a Childcare Tutor/Assessor
Early Years qualifications, Levels 2-4 Skills Training Team
- Location – Paddington, West London. The Stowe Centre W2 5ES
- Hours – Part-time 30 hours a week, freelance basis
- Rate £26 per hour
- Closing date 16th November 2026
Are you passionate about early years education – and about helping others
build a career in it?
Paddington Development Trust (PDT) is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Childcare Tutor / Assessor to join our Skills & Training team. You will teach, assess and support adult learners working towards Childcare and Early Years qualifications – helping them gain the knowledge, confidence and recognised credentials they need to work with
young children.
This is a chance to use your expertise where it really counts: many of our learners are local residents taking a first step into work, retraining, or progressing in a nursery or early years setting. Your teaching will have a direct impact on their futures – and on the quality of care for the children they go on to support.
About PDT
Paddington Development Trust is a community-led charity working across North Westminster. From our home at The Stowe Centre on Harrow Road, we run programmes that help local people learn new skills, find work, and build stronger, healthier communities. Our Skills & Training team connects residents with accredited learning and real career pathways.
The Role
You will be responsible for the full learner journey – from first teaching session through to
final assessment. You will:
What You Will Bring
Essential
Desirable
- A relevant Childcare / Early Years qualification
- A recognised teaching qualification (e.g. Level 3 AET, Level 5 DET/DTLLS, Cert Ed or PGCE)
- A recognised assessor qualification – CAVA or equivalent (e.g. TAQA, A1, D32/D33)
- Recent, hands-on experience in childcare or early years education
- Good, up-to-date knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding
- Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
- Experience delivering NCFE CACHE qualifications
- Experience supporting learners in nursery or early years settings.
Don’t tick every box? If you have the essentials and the passion, we would still love to hear from you.
How To Apply
Send your CV and a covering letter telling us why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential requirements to:
Hoss Malek, Head of Skills Training
Email: hoss@pdt.org.uk
Closing date: Monday 16 November 2026
For an informal conversation about the role before applying, please get in touch with Hoss using the email above.
Our Commitment
PDT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adult learners, and expects everyone who works with us to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-engagement checks, including a DBS check where legally required, references and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and
communities, particularly those who reflect the diverse neighbourhoods we serve.
