Industry Placement Assessor Early Childhood and Health

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in the UK is seeking an Industry Placement Assessor to support Early Childhood and Health Studies students during their mandatory industry placements. The role requires providing feedback, supporting employers, and planning visits effectively. Ideal candidates will have communication skills and relevant subject qualifications. Benefits include pension enrollment, childcare support, and access to gym facilities. This full-time position is term-time only, offering a salary of £24,617 - £33,367 based on experience.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Free secure onsite parking

Access to discounts

Access to onsite Gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Industry experience in the HSC or Early Years sector is an advantage.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to achieve assessing awards.

Responsibilities

• Provide constructive feedback to learners during visits.
• Support employers during placement visits.
• Plan and prioritise workload effectively.
• Make judgements using sector criteria.
• Record learner progress in a timely manner.
• Report achievements to Subject Leaders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience of assessing learners

Support and motivate young people

Education

Appropriate subject qualification

Assessing Awards

Job description

The Early Childhood and Health Studies Curriculum area is seeking a motivated member to join them as an Industry Placement Assessor to support with industry placement visits to Early Childhood and Health Studies students, on a full-time hours, Term time only, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive rate of £24,617 - £33,367 depending on experience.

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 2,800 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role

The Industry Placement Assessor, role involves student visits to industry placements, which span geographical areas such as Hythe and Waterside, Lymington, Poole, Brockenhurst and Ringwood. Industry placements are mandatory and contribute to the overall qualification. You will work closely with the current industry placement officer with regards to allocations of visits who will advise of locations and days, and it will be up to you to plan your visits accordingly in the timeframes provided, write reports and liaise with organisations to build positive employer relationships. Industry experience in the HSC or Early Years sector is an advantage, along with a full UK driving licence, assessor award or teaching qualification, however support and training may be provided.

Responsibilities as our Industry Placement Assessor will include:

• Provide constructive and developmental feedback to learners during visits
• Support and advise employers during visits if necessary and appropriate
• Be able to plan and prioritise workload of visits
• Make accurate judgements using sector criteria and T Level performance outcomes for the qualifications
• Ensure that learner progression is recorded and monitored in a timely way
• Report achievements and areas for development to the Subject Leaders and Industry Placement Officer
• Work with the team to meet targets for learner retention and achievement
• Be involved in the development of learning resources, related to the occupational area

As our Industry Placement Assessor, you’ll ideally have:

• Appropriate subject qualification
• Assessing Awards or willing to work towards achieving these awards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of assessing learners
• Experience of supporting and motivating young people
• The ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative

Benefits:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date

04 January 2026

Interview Date

14 January 2026

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Industry Placement Assessor role, then please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.