South Staffordshire College
Work Placement Coordinator / Assessor - Early Years (Maternity Cover)
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Job Reference: HR2526-145
Status / Hours: Maternity Cover, Part Time 18.5 Hours
Salary: £33,516.54 - £38,144.09 per annum/full time equivalent
£16,758.27 - £19,072.05 per annum/pro rata
Location: Tamworth
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates. All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.
We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available at South Staffordshire College for a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Work Placement Coordinator/Assessor to join our successful Early Years team.
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This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact on learners’ development and progression. In this role, you will work with a diverse student population, sourcing and securing suitable work placements, monitoring learner progress, and carrying out assessments in line with curriculum requirements. You will also report progress to the curriculum team and ensure placements meet quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse student population.
- Source and secure suitable work placements.
- Monitor learner progress.
- Carry out assessments in line with curriculum requirements.
- Report progress to the curriculum team.
- Ensure placements meet quality and safety standards.
Requirements
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.
- Assessor qualification.
- Current occupational experience in an Early Years setting.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting learners on T Levels.
- Experience in carrying out risk assessments.
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What We Offer
We care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
Application Process
To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal https://mynewterm.com/jobs/634814525/EDV-2026-TC-34428 to apply and to download a job specification.
All applications must be received by: Monday 19th October 2026
Panel interview date to be confirmed
South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
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