Location
Hammersmith & Fulham College, Hammersmith campus

Hours
Part Time - 30 hours per week

Salary
£21,064 - £22,738 per annum (pro-rata), inclusive of London weighting

About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Work Experience Coordinator to join our Additional Learning Support department. The role involves developing, securing and coordinating high-quality work experience placements for Additional Learning Support students, ensuring all learners have access to meaningful external placements that meet qualification requirements and support successful completion, achievement and progression outcomes, including EHCP outcomes.

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain relationships with employers and external partners to create placement opportunities, source and match suitable industry placements for Foundation Learning students, and deliver employability sessions and workshops to small groups of learners. You will work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure placements align with course requirements, monitor student attendance, progress and completion of placement hours, and coordinate employer and student reviews throughout placements.

Additional responsibilities include conducting placement administration such as agreements, records, compliance and tracking documentation, supporting employers and students before, during and after placements, and ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and quality requirements are met. You will also maintain accurate records and reporting linked to funding and audit requirements and support interns on the West London College Supported Internship one day per week.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. All staff are required to comply with safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training in relation to Keeping Children Safe in Education and other key areas.

Experience
Experience in coordinating work placements or supporting learners with additional needs is desirable. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with employers and external partners is essential.

About you
You will be motivated, organised and able to work collaboratively with curriculum teams and external stakeholders. You must have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Excellent communication and administrative skills are required to manage placement records, compliance and reporting.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in education, additional learning support, or employability are advantageous. You will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks including Children’s Barred List check and comply with all safeguarding requirements.