Runshaw College
Industry & Work Placement Assessor
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Job Reference: SEP20261609
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £29,929 Per Annum
Closing date: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
INDUSTRY & WORK PLACEMENT ASSESSOR FOR CHILDREN’S PLAY, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, T LEVEL EDUCATION AND EARLY YEARS - REF 260910
Up to £29,929 p.a., (FTE £34,973 p.a.)
Working 37 hours per week, 38 weeks during term time
We offer a competitive benefits package, including £4,370 p.a. (FTE £5,106 p.a.) in employer pension contributions.
About Runshaw College:
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture, and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.
We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support, and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61, and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool, and the Lake District.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time (term-time only) Work Placement Assessor to join our highly ambitious and successful School of Health, Care, and Education. The post-holder will work as part of our Education and Early Years team, taking responsibility for Industry & Work Placement visits and assessments on our Early Years provision for 16-19-year-olds. This includes the T Level in Early Years Education, which includes preparing students for assessments, observing students in practice, and planning and executing professional discussions that allow students to meet the criteria competencies and successfully complete the qualification.
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The successful candidate will be qualified in the Early Years field at Level 3 or above, have experience of working in an Early Years or Primary setting, and be highly motivated to ensure our students are presented with valuable opportunities to experience and succeed in the world of work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work effectively with all support functions across the college.
- Be confident in making calls to employers to secure placement visits.
- Hold employer meetings.
- Visit classes to speak with students and meet them on a one-to-one basis.
- Support students through the DBS process to resolve any difficulties.
- Value attention to detail and be able to produce work to the highest standards, meeting strict targets and deadlines.
- Encourage students to reflect on practice, supporting them to develop their skills and understanding of Early Years and Education.
- Assess and grade students through structured observations and feedback to support progress.
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Requirements:
- Friendly and approachable.
- Fully able to relate to and work alongside young people.
- Willing to undertake further training and development to uphold the core values of the college.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Closing Date:
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Wednesday 30th September 2026.
How to Apply:
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Commitment to Safeguarding:
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.
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101PlacementAssessorJDPSJune25v2.pdf
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