Additional Learning Support Job Coach

Chichester College Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization based in Crawley is seeking an Additional Learning Support Job Coach to work part-time during term time. You will support learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan, providing them with on-the-job training and assisting in their job search. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience working with SEND learners. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes on shopping and travel

Continuous professional development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy required.
• Level 3 sector-relevant qualification is necessary.
• Experience working with learners with SEND is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality service to learners in the Supported Internship programme.
• Provide advice and guidance for CV and job applications.
• Facilitate training sessions for learners.

Skills

Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy

Level 3 subject sector relevant qualification

Experience of working with learners with SEND

Ability to communicate to a diverse range of people

Job description

Chichester College Group has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Additional Learning Support Job Coach based in Crawley . You will join us on a part time, term time only basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary pro rata of £25,783 to £26,972 per annum (i.e. £12,851.83 - £13,444.50), plus pro rata of £610 Crawley Weighting Allowance (i.e. £304).

The Additional Learning Support Job Coach Role:

Are you looking for a part time, term time only role that enables you make a real difference to learners lives?

The Additional Learning Support team provides advice and support to learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to overcome barriers to work and progress into paid employment through our Supported Internship programmes.

As our Additional Learning Support Job Coach, you will provide learners with on-the-job training and support whilst on work placements or in paid employment.

Key Responsibilities of our Additional Learning Support Job Coach:

• Delivering a quality service to enable learners to develop and achieve on our Supported Internship programme.
• Providing learners with advice and guidance and support them in creating/updating CV s and with the completion of job application forms etc.
• Carrying out job search activities with and on behalf of learners.
• Facilitating pre-planned training sessions for learners.
• Working intensively with learners on a 1:1 basis without direct supervision, using a variety of techniques to teach the skills necessary to carry out a particular job or task, whilst ensuring approaches used by individual s maximise their independence and interact with available opportunities.
• Undertaking contact visits whilst learners are on placement, referring any issues to the Teaching & Learning Manager.
• Liaising with employers, parents/carers and other relevant people in a professional manner in order to develop effective working relationships and ensure the successful movement of learners into the workplace.
• Promoting an understanding of equal opportunities, economic disadvantage and disability amongst employers and other employees to ensure the positive acceptance of learners into the workforce, challenging discrimination or prejudice where necessary.

Our ideal Additional Learning Support Job Coach should have the following skills and experience:

• Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy
• Level 3 subject sector relevant qualification
• Experience of working with learners with SEND
• Understanding the ways in which training opportunities are provided and accessed by people
• The achichbility to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels, verbally and in writing

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for this term time only role) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Closing date: 6 October 2025

If you would like to learn more about our Additional Learning Support Job Coach role, then please click apply today!

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer.