Industry Placement Assessor - Early Years and Healthcare

Bedford College Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time Industry Placement Assessor for Early Years and Healthcare. This role involves guiding students in their placements, engaging with employers, and ensuring high standards in assessment. Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification in Early Years, TAQA assessor qualification, and relevant professional skills. The position offers a salary of £28,325 to £33,231 per annum, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (Pro-Rata)

People’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Accessing college courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training or assessing learners.
• Ability to promote equality and diversity.
• Committed to CPD and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement Work Experience policy and source high-quality placements.
• Build relationships with employers and support advisory boards.
• Guide students through placements and ensure awarding body standards are met.
• Monitor attendance and progress of students.
• Promote safeguarding and engage in training.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Up-to-date understanding of Early Years developments

Education

Level 4 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)

TAQA assessor qualification

GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industry Placement Assessor - Early Years and Healthcare

Role: Industry Placement Assessor - Early Years and Healthcare

Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £28,325 and £33,231 per annum (Pro‑Rata) DOE and Qualifications; 27 days annual leave (Pro‑Rata) plus Bank holidays; People’s pension; Retail and Leisure Discounts; excellent professional and personal development opportunities; accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 29.6 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Part Time – Fixed until 31 December 2026

Right to Work: UK based contract. Right to Work in the UK required. No sponsorship offered.

About the role

We are currently seeking an Industry Placement Assessor in Early Years and Healthcare to join our Health, Social Care and Childcare department at The Bedford College Group.

Key responsibilities

• Work Placement Coordination – Implement TBCG's Work Experience policy, source high‑quality placements, and maintain accurate records using Grofar.
• Employer Engagement & Collaboration – Build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders, support Employer Advisory Boards, and work with internal teams to deliver career plans.
• Student Support & Assessment – Guide students through placements and assessments, conduct observations, provide feedback, and ensure awarding body standards are met.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance – Monitor attendance, progress, and assessment outcomes; contribute to standardisation and ensure adherence to college and regulatory policies.
• Safeguarding & Continuous Improvement – Promote safeguarding, equality, and health & safety; engage in training and development; and contribute to innovative practices in placement delivery.

About you

• Qualifications & Experience – Level 4 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent), TAQA assessor qualification, GCSEs in Maths and English (A‑C), and proven experience in training or assessing learners.
• Technical & Sector Knowledge – Up‑to‑date understanding of Early Years developments, experience with Microsoft Office and tracking systems, and ability to promote equality and diversity.
• Professional Skills & Attributes – Highly organised, self‑motivated, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team while supporting high‑quality learning experiences.
• Values & Representation – Demonstrates alignment with College values (Student Centred, Educational Excellence, Teamwork, etc.), promotes the College's reputation, and builds effective partnerships with employers and stakeholders.
• Commitment & Compliance – Holds a valid driving licence, committed to CPD, aware of health and safety requirements, and upholds safeguarding and professional boundaries with students.

Interview process

Interviews to be held: TBC

Values alignment

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. It also includes a specialist land‑based college, the Bedford Sixth Form, the Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport, alongside Silverstone race circuit.

Safeguarding and Vetting

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Closing Statement

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.