Work Placement Assessor - Childhood Studies, Term Time

As an assessor you would be responsible for delivery of training, assessment and verification of learners’ work. You will work collaboratively within our small placement team to support learners to engage with and perform well in their work placement. You are expected to monitor the progress of each learner and would be working closely with the Children’s Development and Education teaching team (Coordinator, Programme Leader, other assessor(s) and wider college team) to ensure the learners’ satisfactory completion of training and achievement of their qualification. You would lead regular weekly group workshop sessions preparing learners for placement as part of the role.

The assessor role involves maintaining a caseload of full time Further Education learners, supporting the learners to develop an understanding of the underpinning knowledge relating to the industry and also working alongside the employer to ensure that each learner receives opportunities to develop their skills required to demonstrate competency to meet and exceed the requirements of their qualification. Assessors are expected to utilise excellent time management skills to plan visits to settings to carry out observations and to provide support to the learner and also sometimes to the employer to ensure successful completion of the work placement aspects of the qualification. It is essential to the role that you ensure accurate and timely completion and submission of all appropriate documentation. The assessor will also ensure that they reflect the mission, values and aims of the Grŵp. The assessor will be representing the Children’s Development and Education team and will be expected to promote the courses offered, to encourage recruitment, at events such as Open Evenings and other recruitment events. You would participate in team meetings and feedback on learner progress and performance. You would also contribute to the end of year Programme Evaluation Report to inform the quality development of the programme.

It is important to empower learners to be in control of their own learning which includes supporting them to plan for their assessments, recognise their own development needs and be responsible for their own professional development. Effective communication skills are essential for this role as assessors liaise with a range of other staff to support the learner. Effective communication ensures that the learners complete and achieve their qualification within the tight timeframes we work to. While the majority of the role will be supporting learners in the workplace there is an expectation that the assessor will also support skill development on site in the college facilities in Llangefni. This involves working with learners to develop skills required for their level of course through demonstration, one to one and small group support and observation.