Work Based Learning Practitioner - Childcare Early Years (Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development)

Coleg Cambria; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deesd

Discounts on a Range Of College Adult/

Job summary

Coleg Cambria invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Work Based Learning Practitioner in the Welsh-essential Childcare Early Years provision. The role is based in Deeside with a salary of £34,997–£39,441 and a 12-month contract.

You will assess qualifications, manage a North Wales learner caseload, conduct Initial Assessments, deliver knowledge sessions, monitor progress, and assess portfolios for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Must hold a professionally relevant qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development to Level 5.
• Welsh language skills are essential for this role.
• Be willing to work towards TAQA assessor qualification and QA qualification (401 TAQA Unit).
• Possess Level 2 English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Possess or work towards Digital Literacy Level 2.
• Demonstrate industry experience in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development.
• Experience liaising with external managers in industry.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing quality standards in education.

Responsibilities

• Assess the full range of qualifications within the relevant subject area.
• Manage a North Wales learner caseload as per college policy.
• Conduct Initial Assessment and enrolment of learners; provide coaching and mentoring.
• Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners (1-1 or workshops, max 8).
• Monitor progress, give feedback and guide learners to build an e-portfolio.
• Assess learner portfolios and prepare them for internal quality assurance.

Skills

Welsh bilingual

TAQA assessors qualification

QA qualification (401 TAQA Unit)

Level 2 English & Maths

Digital Literacy Level 2

Industry experience in Children’s Care

Ability to work with external managers

Education

Professionally relevant qualification in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (to Level 5)

TAQA assessor qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Scale Point From £34997 Scale Point To £39441 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Role Title: Work Based Learning Practitioner - Welsh Essential Childcare Early Years (Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development)

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed term for 12 months

Salary:£34,997- £39,441

We currently have a vacancy for a full time, fixed term Work based Learning Practitioner in our Childcare (Early Years) work based learning provision.

What you will do

• Assess the full range of qualifications within the relevant subject area (Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development) in line with Awarding organisation requirements linked to skills and occupational competence.

• Work with a caseload of learners across North Wales, determined by the relevant college caseload formula

• Conduct Initial Assessment for learners, enrolment on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities.

• Deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size 8)

• Monitor learners’ progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e-portfolio of evidence

• Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance

Must haves

• A professionally relevant qualification in Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development, to carry out assessments up to a Level 5.

• To be a fully bilingual Welsh speaker, Welsh skills are essential for this role

• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessors qualification (TAQA)

• Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (Currently 401 TAQA Unit).

• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above

• Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification

• Proven industry experience within a professionally relevant area (Children's Care, Play, Learning and Development)

• Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education

Welsh skills areessentialfor this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Orderand is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires anEnhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must discloseall cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range Of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave