Work Placement Officer & Assessor - Childcare

Work Placement Officer & Assessor – Childcare

Location:

Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth

Hours:

37 hours per week

Contract:

Permanent, Term Time Only (36 weeks)

Salary:
Band H £28,429.44 - £31,028.40 (Full Time Equivalent)

East Coast College is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Work Placement Officer & Assessor in the Childcare department to play a key role in supporting learners to achieve their potential through high‑quality work placements, assessment, and training opportunities.

• Passion to support and motivate learners
• Ability to build and sustain strong employer relationships
• Experience of assessment practice and quality standards
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to employer sites
• Commitment to safeguarding

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous pension – 18% employer contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

East Coast College requires all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, visitors and volunteers share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre‑employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self‑declaration and disclosure form.

For those shortlisted, you will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

If you have information that may be protected under the Exceptions Orders you may not be required to declare it.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.