Job Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; Braintree; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in staff growth and develop

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking a part-time Job Coach to place students on work experience and support them on site across campuses. The role focuses on safety, wellbeing and progress, with tailored SEN support.

You will develop employer links, coordinate 1:1 and group support, and ensure all placement paperwork is accurate and up to date. This is a term-time position with 22 hours/week over 38 weeks.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4/C or equivalent).
• Educated to Level 3 or above in Foundation Learning, Supported Learning, SEN, Education or related subject.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure work experience placements with employers.
• Visit learners on placement to monitor safety, wellbeing and progress.
• Coordinate 1:1 and small group support for students on work experience.
• Prepare learners for placements and support them throughout the process.
• Liaise with curriculum heads, tutors and employers on expectations and learner progress.
• Build relationships with employers so placements meet student needs and skill development.
• Complete placement documentation and keep records across campuses.
• Discuss suitable placements with students based on course requirements and transport.

Skills

Customer-focused

Administrative skills

Record-keeping

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification in SEN/Foundation Learning

Tools

Database systems

Job description

This permanent Job Coach role sits within Colchester Institute's Foundation and Supported Learning provision, placing students on work experience. The post involves finding and securing placements with employers, then visiting learners on site to check their safety, well-being and progress. It is a part-time, term-time role of 22 hours a week across 38 weeks, with tailored support for students with special educational needs. Candidates will need prior experience of working with young people with SEN and of working in a college setting.

What the job involves

• Source and secure work experience placements, working with employers to meet learners' needs and course requirements
• Visit students on placement to monitor safety, well-being and progress, giving ongoing support and guidance
• Coordinate 1:1 and small group support for students on work experience placements
• Prepare learners for placements and support them throughout the process
• Liaise with curriculum area heads, tutors and employers on placement expectations, learner progress and support needs
• Build effective working relationships with employers so placements meet student needs and skill development
• Complete placement paperwork and keep accurate records of student progress and placement details across all campuses
• Discuss suitable placements with students based on course requirements, employer availability and transport limitations
• Provide tailored support for students with special educational needs during placements

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (GCSE 4/C or equivalent)
• Educated to Level 3 or above in Foundation Learning, Supported Learning, SEN, Education or a related subject (equivalent professional qualifications may be considered)

Experience

• Developing new relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Working with young people with special educational needs and/or barriers to learning
• Working within a college setting
• Using database systems
• Working in a busy team, managing conflicting priorities
• Following policies and procedures to produce documents to a high standard of accuracy, presentation and speed

Skills & knowledge

• Providing a flexible, customer-focused administrative service that meets the needs of all stakeholders

What’s offered

• Investment in staff growth and development