Employability Support Assistant

Lighthouse Learning Trust; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Lighthouse Learning Trust in Southampton is seeking an Employability Support Assistant to help young people with Education, Health and Care Plans gain real work experience during placements. You will support learners in the workplace, helping them learn and perform tasks while they are on the internship programme.

Ideally you hold a qualification in Supported Employment and training in Systematic Instruction; if not, the role provides that training.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Experience talking to employers and coordinating placements.
• Ideally a Qualification in Supported Employment; Systematic Instruction training provided if not.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support interns in their placements to learn and perform job tasks.
• Assist learners in transitioning to paid work through the internship programme.
• Coordinate with employers and college staff across two campuses (Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent College).
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare requirements are met during placements.

Skills

Employer engagement

Communication

Flexible approach

Education

Qualification in Supported Employment

Job description

## Employability Support Assistant### We are searching for the best education professionals* Job openings* Employability Support AssistantFast Apply# Employability Support AssistantEmployer: Lighthouse Learning TrustLocation: Southampton, HampshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: £26,817 FTE £14,414 ActualPosted: 14th September 2026Expires: 4th December 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573889Job Reference: ATR91* Share :* Print**We have 2 permanent vacancies available for this role.****This is a part time term time only role (39+3 weeks)****21.5 hours per week, 39+3 weeks per year****Salary: Support Staff LLT Spine Point 23 - £26,817 FTE****£14,414 Actual**Would you like to be able to help young people with additional needs have a bright and fulfilling future? Would you like to have a life –changing, positive impact on their lives every day?We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Supported Internship programme for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans.The Employability Support Assistant will work with young people with additional needs during their placements that will ultimately lead to paid work. They will be supporting the young people in the workplace and helping them to learn and do the job, while they are on the internship programme.Ideally, you should:- Be passionate about supporting and guiding young people- Be skilled and have experience of talking to employers- Be flexible and adaptable- Want to make a difference to the lives of young people with additional needsIdeally candidates will hold a qualification in Supported Employment and be trained in Systematic Instruction. However, for the right candidate this training will be provided.The role is working across the Lighthouse Learning Trust, at both colleges, Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and St Vincent College. Driving license is required.For further information on the role, please review the job description.**Closing date: Friday 2nd October at 12pm Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd October****Interview date: Thursday 8th October****All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure**### AttachmentsEmployability Support Assistant JD and PS### Safeguarding Statement:Lighthouse Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.