Overview
Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
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.
Location: Coleg Cambria | Application Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025 | Salary: £32,608 – £36,748
We are looking to enhance our already exceptional workforce with a new role in Childcare.
Role Summary
Role Title: Work Based Learning Practitioner - Childcare
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Full time: Permanent
Salary: £32,608 - £36,748
We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Work Based Learning Practitioner in our Childcare provision for learners who are specifically working with children up to age 8. It is essential that the successful candidate is a fully bilingual Welsh speaker.
Responsibilities
* Assess the full range of qualifications within the relevant subject areas (Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools) in line with awarding organisation requirements.
* Work with a caseload of learners determined by the college caseload formula.
* Conduct Initial Assessment for learners, enrolment on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as delivery of underpinning knowledge sessions (1:1 or workshops; maximum group size 8).
* Monitor learners’ progress towards qualifications, provide constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e-portfolio of evidence.
* Assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.
Essential Requirements
* A professionally relevant qualification in Childcare, to carry out assessments up to Level 5.
* 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).
* Be a fully bilingual Welsh speaker.
* 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 (Childcare / Early Years).
* Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry.
* A demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
Welsh language skills are essential for this position
The promotion of the Welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions are all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate. Depending on the role you are applying for, if successful, you may also be required 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
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