Work Based Assessor - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (Fixed Term until July 2027)
Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Department: Skills for Life
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Middleton
Compensation: £34,156 per annum, i.e £35,984 pro rata per annum
Description
- To undertake assessment, delivery and internal verification for learners completing work placements and accredited units for qualifications
- To 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 employment
- To liaise and communicate with employers of learners’ progress against individual targets and learning plans
- To 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 responsibilities
- To co-operate with the department's leadership team with regard to the annual review of teaching, learning & assessment
- To maintain CPD in subject specialist knowledge and skills to maintain quality learning and assessment, including a total communication approach and use of Virtual Learning Environments
- Must have own transport with business insurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment and monitoring progress of learners according to college and national standards, policies and procedures
- Plan and deliver a strategy of placement visits/contacts to ensure that learners are supported, making progress and are achieving their work experience placements
- Monitor health, safety and safeguarding procedures in the work experience placements; maintain records and act on causes for concern with the relevant line manager
- Ensure 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 progress
- Attend health and safety meetings held in the college, reporting work-based placement concerns and actions where appropriate
- Review and track all learners undertaking work-based practice, identifying and using appropriate assessment methods required to meet bork based attitudes, skills and behaviours
- Set and review targets in line with the college timetable for all learners undertaking work experience. Record these on the college Promonitor system
- Identify learners at risk of not achieving, in line with college procedures for attendance and safeguarding. Document and report to line manager
- Keep appropriate records and documentation in line with college expected standards; this includes, but not exclusively, records of attendance, recoding on ILP, planning documents
- To participate in the internal verification process of work-based learning assessments
- Assist with the promotion and marketing of relevant study programme, highlighting work placement opportunities and benefits to the learner
- Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge, including maintaining industry development; attend updates with vocational awarding bodies; develop Virtual Learning Environment skills
- Ensure 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 autism
- Any 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 assessing
- Assessor qualification (D34/33/A1)
- Maths and English Level 2/C/4
How 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 needs
- Experience of assessing people in the workplace
- Experience of finding quality work experience placements for learners with SEND
- Experience of communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, employers and work placement teams
- Ability to work independently using own initiative whilst visiting work placements, remote working and college-based activity
- A 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 platforms
How Identified: Application and interview.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with additional learning requirements
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace, including safeguarding vulnerable adults and young people.
How Identified: Application and interview
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of working with people requiring a total communication approach in the workplace
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
- Ability to use Microsoft applications
- Ability to use technology to upload, track and record learners’ progress.
How Identified: Application form.
Desirable Criteria
- Ability to use Promonitor systems
How Identified: Application form.
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Work Based Assessor - Term Time Only + 4 Weeks (Fixed Term until July 2027) in Middleton employer: Hopwood Hall
As a Learning Support Officer, you will join a supportive and inclusive work culture dedicated to empowering learners with additional needs. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. Located in a vibrant educational environment, we offer flexible working arrangements and a collaborative atmosphere that values your contributions and fosters independence among learners.
