Job Coach

White Knight Recruitment Ltd; Abbotts Ann; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Andover seeks a Job Coach to provide career advice to students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The role includes matching students with employers and supporting them with interview skills. A full UK driving license is required, and previous experience in education is preferred. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract with a salary of £27,588 per annum.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license and access to a car is required.
• Previous experience working in education, preferably in SEN.
• Understanding of company recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable placements and match students with employers.
• Assist students on how to interview.
• Carry out regular assessments with students.
• Support learners with English and employability sessions.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and agencies as required.

Skills

Experience in supporting students with SEN

Communication skills

Liaison with employers

Job description

1to1 Group are recruiting for a Job Coach to provide career advice to students for one of our clients in Andover. The successful candidate will have experience providing support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and will be helping students to develop the skills to secure work. You will also be working with employers to identify opportunities for students with learning difficulties and disabilities to undertake work experience.

Role Details:

• £27,588 per annum.
• Andover.
• 1 year fixed term contract.
• Monday to Friday, full-time.

Responsibilities:

• Identify suitable placements and match students with employers.
• Assist students on how to interview and visits with employers.
• Carry out regular assessments with students to embed action planning into their training and development.
• Support learners with English, Maths, employability and tutorial sessions liaising with the course tutor to relate the sessions towards the learners’ individual placements.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and agencies as required.
• Work with employer to agree range of tasks and skills to be involved in placements.
• Be responsible for Access to Work funding.
• Maintain and develop effective communication, liaison and relationships with all staff.

Requirements:

• An full UK driving license and access to a car is required, as occasionally you will be required to drive to another site.
• Previous experience working in education, preferably in SEN.
• Understanding of company recruitment
• Experience in communication and liaison with employers.

If you are looking for a role where you’re able to support people in an education setting and use communication skills to contact employers, then we encourage you to apply today!

As an equal opportunity’s employer, 1to1 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.