IT Assessor (12 month FTC)

Makers' mission is to build a better future. We transform lives and organisations through pioneering training that keeps pace with global tech shifts.

Tech and AI are reshaping jobs, the economy and society. Making this transition effective, equitable, and inclusive will be one of the biggest drivers of human wellbeing into the next century. We believe talent is everywhere, and the future belongs to those who can adapt and learn.

We're here to help people do exactly that: across tech and in every job being remade by AI. As a committed B-Corp with some of the strongest training results in the country, we combine heart and hard-won expertise to create learning experiences that genuinely change lives.

About the Role

The IT Assessor plays a core role in ensuring every learner is technically ready, confident, and well supported throughout their apprenticeship journey. You'll be responsible for reviewing evidence, delivering high quality feedback, supporting apprentices to understand and apply KSBs, and preparing them for their End-Point Assessment.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Delivery, Tech Coaching, and Placement to deliver a consistent, structured learning experience that drives strong end point assessment outcomes. This role requires someone who is technically grounded, feedback-driven, and able to simplify complex concepts so learners feel supported and set up to succeed.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Delivering high quality, timely, and standardised technical feedback that directly supports learner progress.
• "Amazing feedback" is a core expectation of success.
• Reviewing learner evidence, ensuring alignment to apprenticeship KSBs and EPAO standards.
• Supporting apprentices who are struggling to articulate or structure their technical portfolio work.
• Identifying gaps in understanding and providing clear guidance to help learners improve.
• Preparing apprentices for EPA through readiness checks, mock interviews, and portfolio reviews.
• Running interactive webinars and Q&A sessions to help learners build technical and soft skill confidence.
• Quality assuring peer reviews and ensuring consistency across the team.
• Collaborating with coaching, placement, and assessment colleagues to maintain a high quality learner journey.
• Managing your own time, milestones, and productivity within a highly autonomous team setup.
• Being flexible in supporting learners across different tech stacks and varying levels of complexity.

What We're Looking For

• A strong grounding in programming concepts with knowledge of at least one core language (Python, C# or Java).
• Either a Computer Science background or practical experience as a developer.
• A genuine interest in AI and how it shapes modern technical practice.
• Someone who can deliver clear, structured, high quality feedback aligned to KSBs and EPA standards.
• The ability to break down complex ideas into simple, accessible explanations for learners at different levels.
• A highly autonomous working style with strong self-management and productivity.
• Confident communication skills, comfortable running workshops and Q&A sessions.
• Bonus: former computing teachers or educators with experience in marking, assessment, and learner support.

What We Value

Connect to our mission – You are motivated by our purpose to change lives through learning and technology.

Value Growth – You bring curiosity, humility, and a drive to keep improving yourself and others.

Value Joy – You balance empathy with excellence, creating a positive impact on those you work with.

Value Trust – You lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability in everything you do.

Our Benefits and Perks

• We have a minimum holiday policy, rather than a maximum. We encourage our team to take at least 30 days a year (excluding UK Bank Holidays), including a Winter and Spring break when we shut down between late December and January, and mid year for a week. The whole company takes a break, so you'll have peace of mind in knowing that nobody is working, not just you;
• We embrace holistic health at Makers, where mental health matters and is just as important as physical health, which is why we offer unlimited fully paid wellness leave from day 1;
• Private Medical Insurance (after passing probation);
• £500 Learning & Development allowance per annum and paid time off dedicated to your training & learning;
• Join weekly yoga and daily meditation sessions run for the staff and students;
• Company pension contributions;
• Enhanced parental pay & leave - up to 20 weeks fully paid maternity leave, up to 8 weeks fully paid paternity & secondary caregiver leave, and up to 20 weeks fully paid adoption leave;
• Access to a Perks at Work account which provides access to a range of shopping and other leisure discounts.

At Makers, diversity and inclusion are core to our mission. Ensuring our people feel included and valued is critical for us to live the Makers' values: Growth, Trust, and Joy. We are actively working towards fostering a strong culture of belonging for both our students and our people and encourage applications from all backgrounds, abilities, communities, and industries. We see the value behind the new ideas you could bring to help us achieve our mission.