Assistant Job Coach

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional education provider is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Job Coach in Wakefield to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will help develop their workplace skills, facilitate learning, and secure work placements with local employers. The ideal candidate will have relevant GCSE qualifications and experience working with young people with learning difficulties. This role offers professional development opportunities and various employee benefits, including discounted gym membership and pension scheme.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Good Pension Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price gym membership

Access to high street discounts

Staff Recognition Awards

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning sessions which identify learner aspirations.
• Liaise with local employers to secure suitable work placements.
• Identify reasonable adjustments and provide on-the-job support.

Skills

Experience of working with young people with learning difficulties or disabilities

Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships

Understanding of the supported employment model

Education

GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Job Coach

Ref: 120843

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, term time only, 40 weeks per year

Salary: £12,386 to £13,140 per annum (£26,967 to £28,609 FTE)

Location: Wakefield College/Castleford College

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Assistant Job Coach to join our Foundation Learning Department supporting learners with SEND to gain the skills they need for employment.

As an Assistant Job Coach, you will confidently support our learners both in and out of the classroom, to develop the skills and knowledge that they need to enter the world of work. Working with local employers, you will source exciting work placement opportunities and support the learners to demonstrate that they can complete tasks and meet the expectations of the employer.

Reporting to the SENDCO for Foundation Learning, you will be involved in:

• Facilitate learning sessions which identify learner aspirations and support the development of the skills and knowledge required for employment


• Liaise with local employers to secure suitable work placements and carry out detailed job analysis and risk assessments


• Identify reasonable adjustments and provide on the job support to the learner

As a Assistant Job Coach, you will have:

• GCSE A*-C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent


• Experience of working with young people with learning difficulties of disabilities


• An understanding of the supported employment model


• The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with all students

Benefits include:

• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction


• Discounted Metro Card Scheme


• Good Pension Scheme


• Access to employee assistance programme


• Reduced price personal gym membership


• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarketsand restaurants)


• Staff Recognition Awards

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

Closing date: 3rd January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Direct applicants only, no agency CV’s or referrals.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)