Work Based Learning Practitioner - Welsh Essential, Childcare Early Years (Children's Care, Play, Learning and Develo

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.

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 are essential for 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.

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 the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all 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.