Job Description

Job Reference - HR2526-039

Status / Hours - Permanent, Part Time 18.5 Hours

Grade - Grade 7-8, SP 26-31 (depending on qualifications)

Salary: 15,914.79 - 18,163.85 per annum/pro rata

31,829.57 - 36,327.70 per annum/full time equivalent

Location: Tamworth Campus

Due to growth within the department, an exciting opportunity has become available at South Staffordshire College for a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic Work Placement Coordinator/Assessor to join our successful Early Years team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact on learners' development and progression. In this role, you will work with a diverse student population, sourcing and securing suitable work placements, monitoring learner progress, and carrying out assessments in line with curriculum requirements. You will also report progress to the curriculum team and ensure placements meet quality and safety standards.

The successful applicant will have strong communication and organisational skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently and hold an assessor qualification.

Current occupational experience in an Early Years setting is essential, along with a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Experience of supporting learners on T Levels is highly desirable, and experience in carrying out risk assessments would be an advantage.

If you are passionate about supporting learners and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit www.southstaffs.ac.uk/latest-vacancies/ to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Friday 19th December 2025

Interviews to be held: W/C Monday 12th January 2026

What you can expectfrom us- we care about your wellbeing so have a number of activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 'ME' days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, medical clearance and satisfactory references

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15,914.79-18,163.85 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person