Empower SEND Students: Enrichment & Employability Lead

Protocol; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol in Birmingham is seeking an Enthusiastic Employability & Enrichment Assistant to support students with EHCPs in enrichment activities and employability development. The role blends student support, enrichment coordination and progression planning, with a focus on confidence and independence.

The post is 30 hours per week (advertised as 4 full days) on a £20.17 hourly rate, with on‑site duties and occasional trips.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or learners with SEND or EHCPs.
• Experience monitoring, recording and tracking student participation, progress and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families and external organisations.
• Experience supporting the development of confidence, independence, social communication or employability skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver activities meeting a range of learner needs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• A Level 3 qualification or equivalent in education, youth work, SEND, health and social care, careers guidance or related field.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support students with EHCPs to participate in enrichment activities on and off site.
• Encourage development of confidence, independence, social communication and employability skills.
• Assist students with CV writing, job applications, interview preparation and progression planning.
• Deliver structured one-to-one and small-group activities.
• Maintain accurate records of student engagement, progress and outcomes.
• Work with curriculum staff, support teams and external partners to promote inclusive opportunities.
• Support transition activities and help prepare students for employment, apprenticeships or further study.
• Accompany students on trips, visits and work-related learning activities.

Skills

Experience supporting learners with EH

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4) or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in education/youth work/SEND/health and social care/careers guidance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record-keeping systems

Job description

Protocol in Birmingham is seeking an Enthusiastic Employability & Enrichment Assistant to support students with EHCPs in enrichment activities and employability development. The role blends student support, enrichment coordination and progression planning, with a focus on confidence and independence.

The post is 30 hours per week (advertised as 4 full days) on a £20.17 hourly rate, with on‑site duties and occasional trips.