Industry & Work Placement Assessor

Runshaw College; Leyland; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contributions

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland is seeking a full-time Work Placement Assessor for the Industry & Work Placement visits and assessments across the Early Years Education T Level. You will support 16-19s, prepare evaluations, and coordinate with employers to secure placements.

The ideal candidate will hold Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above and have experience in Early Years or Primary settings, with a proactive approach to safeguarding and student development.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified in the Early Years field at Level 3 or above.
• Experience of working in an Early Years or Primary setting will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Industry & Work Placement visits and assessments on the Early Years provision for 16-19-year-olds.
• Prepare students for assessments, observe students in practice, and plan and execute professional discussions to meet competency criteria.
• Work with employers, hold employer meetings, and visit classes to engage with students one-to-one.
• Support students through the DBS process and resolve any difficulties; assess progress through structured observations and feedback.

Education

Early Years Level 3 or above

Job description

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

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.

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. 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.

The post-holder will need: to 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; and support students through the DBS process to resolve any difficulties. They must value attention to detail and be able to produce work to the highest standards, meeting strict targets and deadlines. They will encourage students to reflect on practice, supporting them to develop their skills and understanding of Early Years and Education. They will assess and grade students through structured observations and feedback to support progress.

The successful applicant will be friendly and approachable, fully able to relate to and work alongside young people, and willing to undertake further training and development to uphold the core values of the college. You will also be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Wednesday 30th September 2026

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.