Apprentice Groundman Vocational Assessor
LONDON RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY
Ealing (W7 2BB)
Closes in 12 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 March 2026
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Summary
Support the delivery and assessment of practical grounds maintenance training for young people and learners. The apprentice will assist in multi-skilled grounds work including pitch care, landscaping, and site upkeep, while mentoring learners, supporting practical tasks, and helping develop confidence, teamwork, and work-ready skills.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Learning and skills assessor (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 8:30-14:30
Friday 8:30 -12:30
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist with grounds maintenance across the site (grass cutting, line marking, upkeep)
- Support preparation and maintenance of sports pitch and outdoor areas
- Carry out landscaping, gardening, and general site improvement work
- Use and maintain grounds equipment safely (under supervision)
- Help prepare tools and materials for daily tasks
- Ensure outdoor areas are safe, clean, and well presented
- Work alongside staff on practical grounds projects
- Mentor and support young learners while they take part in grounds maintenance tasks
- Encourage teamwork, responsibility, and safe working practices
- Assist in observing and recording learner progress in practical activities
- Support basic assessment evidence (photos, checklists, task completion)
Where you'll work
Evershed Sports Ground,
Wyke Gardens
Ealing
W7 2BB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Learning and skills assessor (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Conduct sustainable assessment practice working within organisational, legal, and ethical frameworks, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Produce a plan for assessment.
- Select method(s) to assess learner(s) in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Make accurate assessment judgments against agreed standards.
- Communicate with learner and relevant stakeholders to support assessment practice.
- Provide constructive feedback to support the learner to progress.
- Contribute to standardisation, moderation and quality assurance procedures.
- Develop and maintain records of assessment, complying with quality, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Facilitate access to relevant, current information advice and guidance.
- Apply holistic assessment in practice to support wider skills development.
- Identify and implement professional development opportunities to maintain occupational competency, including sustainable practice and digital literacy.
- Conduct sustainable assessment practice working within organisational, legal, and ethical frameworks, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
- Produce a plan for assessment.
- Select method(s) to assess learner(s) in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
- Make accurate assessment judgments against agreed standards.
- Communicate with learner and relevant stakeholders to support assessment practice.
- Provide constructive feedback to support the learner to progress.
- Contribute to standardisation, moderation and quality assurance procedures.
- Develop and maintain records of assessment, complying with quality, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Facilitate access to relevant, current information advice and guidance.
- Apply holistic assessment in practice to support wider skills development.
- Identify and implement professional development opportunities to maintain occupational competency, including sustainable practice and digital literacy.
Training schedule
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Good knowledge or understanding of grounds maintenance, sports pitch care, or landscaping
Interest in teaching, mentoring, or supporting young people
Good communication skills and ability to explain practical tasks
Understanding of health and safety in an outdoor working environment
Previous hands-on experience (work, volunteering, or personal) is essential
Willingness to work towards a relevant vocational or assessor qualification
About this employer
We are a Community Sports club who run an education program for young people aged 13yrs - 18yrs.
https://www.londonrangers.org.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free Lunch and term time only
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the learner can progress into a range of roles within grounds maintenance, education, and community sport settings. This may include:
Grounds person or Sports Turf Operative
Site Maintenance or Facilities Assistant
Senior Grounds Operative or Team Leader
Construction or Grounds Tutor (with further experience)
Vocational Assessor supporting apprentices or learners
Progression to Level 3 or higher qualifications in Sports Turf, Horticulture, or Teaching/Assessing
Learners will also gain transferable skills in teamwork, communication, mentoring, and work readiness, supporting progression into wider employment or further training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY
Terry Springer
tspringer@londonrangersfc.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021231.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)