Job Coach

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking a Job Coach based in Dewsbury to support young people with SEND into employment. You’ll visit learners on placements, apply job coaching techniques and collaborate with colleagues to grow opportunities for students.

Applicants should have a Level 2 in literacy and numeracy plus extensive experience with learners with learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD. The role is 37 hours per week, term-time, at Springfield Sixth Form Centre.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in literacy and numeracy.
• Experience with students with learning difficulties and disabilities including ASD.
• Experience with employers and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Visit young people with SEND on their work placements and use job coaching techniques to support development.
• Work predominantly in Dewsbury at Springfield Sixth Form Centre, alongside another job coach, a work placement officer and a curriculum lead.
• Support and develop students with SEND to achieve employment outcomes.
• Engage with external stakeholders and employers to create work placement opportunities.

Skills

SEND experience

Stakeholder liaison

Student support

Education

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

Job Reference: ATR103333
Application deadline: 07/10/2026
Salary: £22,554.00 - £22,811.00

Job Description

Job Title:

Job Coach

Salary:

£22,554 - £22,811 (FTE £26,267 - £26,567)

Location:

Springfield Sixth Form Centre, Dewsbury

Hours and Weeks per Year:

37 hours / 38 weeks

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

In the role of Job Coach, you’ll predominantly be based in Dewsbury at the Springfield Sixth Form centre and your focus will be on supporting young people with SEND into employment. You will be working alongside another job coach, a work placement officer and a curriculum lead.

You will be responsible for visiting young people with SEND on their work placements and using job coaching techniques to support the young people’s development. The attached job description gives more detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

You will need a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy.

You will have extensive experience of working with students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities including ASD, as well as experience of working with employers and other external stakeholders and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date : 07 th October 2026

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed

Term time only staff who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Vacancy Documents

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