Job Description
Description
To undertake assessment, delivery and internal verification for learners completing work placements and accredited units for qualificationsTo support with all aspects of the learner journey, initial assessment, information advice and guidance, enrolment, learning, assessment, review of progress and progression to further learning or employmentTo liaise and communicate with employers of learners' progress against individual targets and learning plansTo maintain all quality assurance standards in relation to work based learning and in line with Gatsby Benchmarks, including attendance at meetings in relation to role and responsibilitiesTo co-operate with the department's leadership team with regard to the annual review of teaching, learning & assessmentTo maintain CPD in subject specialist knowledge and skills to maintain quality learning and assessment, including a total communication approach and use of Virtual Learning EnvironmentsMust have own transport with business insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and monitoring progress of learners according to college and national standards, policies and proceduresPlan and deliver a strategy of placement visits/contacts to ensure that learners are supported, making progress and are achieving their work experience placementsMonitor health, safety and safeguarding procedures in the work experience placements; maintain records and act on causes for concern with the relevant line managerEnsure effective liaison with employers to ensure that they are fully informed, all training opportunities identified, and learners are appropriately supported.
This includes provision of documentation for recording progressAttend health and safety meetings held in the college, reporting work-based placement concerns and actions where appropriateReview and track all learners undertaking work-based practice, identifying and using appropriate assessment methods required to meet bork based attitudes, skills and behavioursSet and review targets in line with the college timetable for all learners undertaking work experience.
Record these on the college Promonitor systemIdentify learners at risk of not achieving, in line with college procedures for attendance and safeguarding.
Document and report to line managerKeep appropriate records and documentation in line with college expected standards; this includes, but not exclusively, records of attendance, recoding on ILP, planning documentsTo participate in the internal verification process of work-based learning assessmentsAssist with the promotion and marketing of relevant study programme, highlighting work placement opportunities and benefits to the learnerEnsure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge, including maintaining industry development; attend updates with vocational awarding bodies; develop Virtual Learning Environment skillsEnsure skills specific to working environment are maintained and updated; this includes, but not exclusively, CPD relating to people with additional needs, to include total communication approach and working with individuals with SEND and autismAny other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications Essential Criteria Minimum L3 qualification in work-based assessingAssessor qualification (D34/33/A1)Maths and English Level 2/C/4How Identified: Application.
Desirable
Criteria Internal Verification qualification (D34/V1)How Identified : Application.
Experience
Essential Criteria Experience of supporting learners with additional needs and ability to be adaptable towards the requirements of different needsExperience of assessing people in the workplaceExperience of finding quality work experience placements for learners with SENDExperience of communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, employers and work placement teamsAbility to work independently using own initiative whilst visiting work placements, remote working and college-based activityA passion and ability to inspire and motivate learners to progress onto further study or employment.
How Identified : Application and interview.
Desirable
Criteria Experience of using technology for learning, such as VLE platformsHow Identified : Application and interview.
Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with additional learning requirementsKnowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace, including safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people.
How Identified : Application and interviewDesirable Criteria Experience of working with people requiring a total communication approach in the workplaceIT Skills Essential Criteria Ability to use Microsoft applicationsAbility to use technology to upload, track and record learners' progress.
How Identified : Application form.
Desirable
Criteria Ability to use Promonitor systemsHow Identified : Application form.
Work Based Assessor - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (Fixed Term until July 2027) in Middleton employer: Hopwood Hall College
As a Student Success Coach at our College, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to fostering the wellbeing and academic success of our learners. We pride ourselves on our inclusive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous training opportunities to enhance your skills in safeguarding and mental health support. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a rewarding environment where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying a flexible term-time schedule.
