Hourly Paid Job Coach in SEN

Heart of Worcestershire College; Worcester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular CPD opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is recruiting an Hourly Paid Job Coach in SEN to support learners with work placements and employability skills. The role involves building relationships with employers, coordinating placements, and guiding students through CV and interview preparation.

You will work mainly at the Worcester campus with some travel across sites, contributing to high-quality education and partnerships with employers and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating work placements or careers guidance is advantageous.
• Ability to liaise with internal teams and external employers to secure placements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to secure placements and engagement opportunities.
• Source, assess and approve work placements ensuring health and safety requirements are met.
• Support students before and during placements, monitoring progress and employability skills.
• Collaborate with tutors and careers teams to prepare learners for employment through CVs and interview support.
• Maintain records of learner progress and placement outcomes for quality improvement.
• Promote employer engagement and contribute to careers strategy and Gatsby Benchmarks.
• Attend work experience and careers meetings and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Employer engagement

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

You will support in many aspects, to name a few:

• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to secure high-quality work placements, supported projects, and employer engagement opportunities.
• Source, assess and approve work placement opportunities, ensuring all health and safety, risk assessment, and insurance requirements are met.
• Support students before and during work placements, monitoring progress, assessing employability skills, and providing ongoing guidance.
• Work collaboratively with Personal Tutors, Careers Teams, and curriculum staff to prepare learners for employment through work readiness, CV, job search, and interview support.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and placement outcomes, contributing to quality improvement and performance targets.
• Promote employer engagement and careers education, supporting the college's careers strategy, Gatsby Benchmarks, and wider careers programme.
• Attend relevant work experience and careers meetings and contribute to continuous improvement activities. Heart of Worcestershire College

Join us as an Hourly Paid Job Coach in SEN at Heart of Worcestershire College We are looking for someone who's motivated, enthusiastic and committed. This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment. Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive. You'll be mainly based at our Worcester campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential., Heart of Worcestershire College is the county's largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College. Our values - diversity, integrity, partnership and trust - power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We're also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 - and we'd love you to be part of that journey. If you're ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you'll feel right at home here.

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high-street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE. We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths - and together, we're stronger for it. We're committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.