Job Coach

Newham College of Further Education; East Ham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Newham College of Further Education in East London is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support learners with SEND in achieving meaningful work-based learning and employment outcomes.

You will coach and guide young people with SEND to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for the workplace, working with students, employers and staff to promote inclusive employment practices across settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND in developing work skills.
• Experience assisting young people with SEND in the workplace, on work experience, or through Supported Internship programmes.
• Experience collaborating with a range of partners to deliver successful learning programmes.
• Experience managing social enterprise projects involving people with SEND.
• Experience maintaining records related to learner progress.
• Experience liaising with young people and families to arrange placements and provide feedback.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a workplace setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored coaching and support to learners with SEND in their work placements.
• Collaborate with tutors, managers, employers, families, and external agencies to create a supportive work environment.
• Assist learners in building essential skills, such as time management, customer service, and catering.
• Conduct health and safety checks and create risk assessments for work placements.
• Develop and adapt employability plans to meet individual needs, promoting growth and independence.
• Support learners in overcoming barriers to employment and ensure their well-being at all times

Skills

SEND coaching

Work placement support

Stakeholder collaboration

Health and safety risk assessments

Employability plans

Liaising with families

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Job Coach to support learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in achieving meaningful work-based learning and employment outcomes. Working closely with students, employers, families, and staff, you will coach and guide young people with SEND to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for the workplace. This role involves job matching, employer engagement, on-site support, and promoting inclusive employment practices across a range of settings This role is offered on a full-time, term-time-only, fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.

Key responsibilities

• Provide tailored coaching and support to learners with SEND in their work placements.
• Collaborate with tutors, managers, employers, families, and external agencies to create a supportive work environment.
• Assist learners in building essential skills, such as time management, customer service, and catering.
• Conduct health and safety checks and create risk assessments for work placements.
• Develop and adapt employability plans to meet individual needs, promoting growth and independence.
• Support learners in overcoming barriers to employment and ensure their well-being at all times

Ideal candidate

• Experience supporting young people with SEND in developing work skills.
• Experience assisting young people with SEND in the workplace, on work experience, or through Supported Internship programmes.
• Experience collaborating with a range of partners to deliver successful learning programmes.
• Experience managing social enterprise projects involving people with SEND.
• Experience maintaining records related to learner progress.
• Experience liaising with young people and families to arrange placements and provide feedback.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a workplace setting.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children's Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history. The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College's mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range.

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways - including 16-18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education. With over 800 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough's largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.