Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
Help students take their first steps into rewarding careers
We are seeking a proactive and well-connected Work Experience Advisor and Assessor to support our Health & Social Care and Early Years students in securing high-quality industry placements that develop their skills, confidence and career prospects.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine employer engagement, student support and vocational assessment in a role that makes a real difference. Working closely with curriculum teams, employers and students, you will help create meaningful workplace experiences that prepare learners for successful careers in the sector.
About the role
You will play a key role in sourcing, developing and maintaining work placement opportunities while supporting students throughout their placement journey. You will build strong relationships with employers, identify new opportunities within the sector and ensure placements meet both curriculum requirements and students' career aspirations.
Alongside placement activity, you will undertake workplace observations and assessments, monitor student progress and provide guidance to learners and employers to ensure positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Source and secure high-quality work placements and work experience opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with employers across the Health & Social Care and Early Years sectors.
- Support BTEC, NCFE and T Level students to identify suitable placements.
- Provide information, advice and guidance to students regarding placement opportunities and career aspirations.
- Conduct workplace observations and assessments in line with awarding body requirements.
- Complete employer health and safety checks and ensure compliance with college policies.
- Monitor student attendance, behaviour and performance whilst on placement.
- Work collaboratively with curriculum teams to support employability and career development activities.
- Promote and support the use of digital placement and employability platforms.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and other systems.
- Contribute to employer engagement activities, events and wider college initiatives.
What we're looking for
You will have:
- A Level 3 qualification or above in the childcare sector.
- An assessor qualification.
- Level 2 English and Maths.
- Experience or knowledge of work placements and employer engagement.
- An understanding of T Levels and industry placement requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and achieve targets.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- A positive, flexible and student-centred approach.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to work with motivated students and supportive colleagues while helping shape the future workforce of the Health & Social Care and Early Years sectors. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional opportunities for learners and building strong partnerships with employers across the region.
If you are passionate about supporting young people and developing meaningful employer relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
About Us
About Us
The College
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.
What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.
We are committed to developing our people. This includes high-quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long-term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.
We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.
LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined-up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.
The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.
With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward-looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.
Benefits
We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role.
Additional benefits include:
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
- Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
- Free Wi-Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
- Access to our on-site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
- Discounts in our in-house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [email protected].
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.
Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Work Experience Coordinator & Assessor in Bromley employer: LSEC
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming lives through education, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to professional development and career progression, staff benefit from modern facilities, a collaborative culture, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous leave and pension options. Working at our Bromley campus not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on learners with SEND but also connects you to a wider community focused on improving social mobility across South East London.
