Care & Early Years Work Placement Coordinator

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual)

Access to Local Government Pension

Job summary

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking a Work Placement Officer to coordinate the placement process for Wakefield College and partner sites such as Selby and Castleford colleges. You will source examples of workplaces, visit employers, and monitor progress against assessment criteria for Early Years students.

You will build strong employer links, promote the value of work experience and run activities that prepare students for industry placements.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Early Years or equivalent.
• Experience of assessing within Early Years and Childcare, including on T-level Education & Early Years.
• Experience of working with employers in an educational or training setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and arrange work placements for students.
• Source and explore work placement opportunities with vocational employers.
• Visit employer premises to monitor progress and assess Early Years students.
• Build strong relationships with employers and advise on candidate suitability.
• Promote work experience and industry placements to enhance progression.
• Support delivery of readiness for work experience through group activities.
• Coordinate the overall work placement process with the team.

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA) or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Childcare & Early Years or equivalent

Experience of assessing within Early Years and Childcare including on T-level Education & Early Years

Experience of working with employers in an educational or training setting

Job description

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking a Work Placement Officer to coordinate the placement process for Wakefield College and partner sites such as Selby and Castleford colleges. You will source examples of workplaces, visit employers, and monitor progress against assessment criteria for Early Years students.

You will build strong employer links, promote the value of work experience and run activities that prepare students for industry placements.