Childcare Industry Placement Coordinator Assessor

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Childcare Industry Placement Coordinator Assessor to develop and review work placements, ensuring compliance with safety standards and monitoring learner success. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health & Care, possess relevant assessor awards, and demonstrate a commitment to training. This role offers a salary range of £22,285 - £26,794 per annum, substantial professional development resources, and attractive employee benefits, including health schemes and discounted services.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted parking on site

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health & Care.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate commitment to completing all mandatory training required for the role.
• Possess Assessor and/or Verifier awards.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate, assess, and monitor learners whilst on placement.
• Liaise on placement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date database of placement providers.
• Meet with students prior to their placements.
• Review and develop work placement opportunities.
• Update staff on new placement opportunities.
• Assess student competence in placements.

Skills

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health & Care

GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English

Commitment to completing mandatory training

Assessor and/or Verifier awards

Relevant Health & Safety qualification

Education

Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health & Care

Job description

Job Title: Childcare Industry Placement Coordinator Assessor

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Business & Professional Skills

Reporting to: Work Experience & Industry Placement Team Leader

Salary: £22,285 - £26,794 per annum (actual salary)

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week, 40 weeks

Basis: Permanent

Pension: NEST Pension

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dedicated Industry Placement Coordinator Assessor to join our team. Reporting directly to the Work Experience & Industry Placement Team Leader, you will play a key role in shaping learners’ futures by developing and reviewing work placement opportunities. This position involves organising, coordinating, and assessing placements within childcare settings, as well as monitoring learners throughout their experience to ensure quality and success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Be responsible under the direction of the Industry Placement Manager for the organising, coordinating, assessing and monitoring learners whilst on placement.
• Liaise with the Industry Placement Manager on placement opportunities.
• Ensure that all placement providers comply with health and safety regulations and that appropriate risk assessments are carried out for specific learner requirements.
• Keep an up‑to‑date database of placement providers, their opportunities, and record performance through review procedures regarding health, safety and effective supervision.
• Meet with students prior to their placements and discuss their needs and the college’s expectations.
• Maintain, review, develop and expand the work placement opportunities.
• Update staff on new placement opportunities and progress of students while on placement.
• Assess the competence demonstrated by students in work placement in line with the criteria set by the awarding body.

What We’re Looking For

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Health & Care.
• GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Demonstrate commitment to completing all mandatory training required for the role.
• Possess Assessor and/or Verifier awards.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (desirable).

What’s in it for you?

• Health & Wellbeing – subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family.
• Family‑Friendly Policies – flexible hours and support for all of life's big moments.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Development – extensive training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with:
  • Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants.
  • Discounted gift cards for big brands.
  • Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice.
  • Cycle to Work scheme – Coming soon: EV Leasing.
  • Discounted car parking on site.

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate must uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind‑overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.