Job Coach

LSEC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Discounts for Teachers portal

Eduroam Wi-Fi access

On-site gym access

Restaurant and beauty discounts

Job summary

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is seeking a committed and practical Job Coach (SEND) to support learners with additional needs to move confidently into the workplace and progress towards employment. This fixed-term role runs until 7 July 2027 and is hands‑on, working directly with learners and employers to prepare for placements and employment.

You will work before, during and after work placements, helping learners with CVs, interviews, travel training and workplace tasks, while liaising

Qualifications

• A good standard of education, with at least Level 2 Maths and English (or willingness to work towards this).
• Experience supporting learners or young people, ideally in a SEND, FE or workplace setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, use initiative and manage time well.
• Basic to good IT skills.
• Experience with SEND learners, work-based learning, employability support or vocational profiling is welcome; knowledge of Makaton/BSL/Sign‑a‑Long is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support learners to prepare for work, including CVs, interview prep, travel training and workplace visits.
• Match learners to placements through job analysis and employer engagement.
• Provide in‑work support, mentoring and confidence-building during placements.
• Train learners to master tasks and meet employer expectations.
• Explain learners’ strengths and support needs to employers.
• Support progression into paid employment where appropriate.
• Keep clear records and reports on learner progress.
• Liaise with parents/carers, tutors, employers and external agencies.

Skills

Learner support

Employer engagement

Communication

Safeguarding

Time management

IT skills

Education

Level 2 Maths & English

SEND experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the role:

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

We are looking for a committed and practical Job Coach (SEND) to support learners with additional needs to move confidently into the workplace and progress towards employment. This role is fixed term, until the 7th July 2027.

This is a hands‑on role working directly with learners and employers – helping young people prepare for work, succeed in placements, and build the skills, confidence and independence they need for the next stage of their journey.

About the role

As a Job Coach, you will support learners before, during and after work placements and internships. You’ll work closely with employers to make sure placements are inclusive, supportive and meaningful, while helping learners develop real workplace skills.

Your work will include:

• Supporting learners to prepare for work, including CVs, interview preparation, travel training and workplace visits
• Matching learners to suitable placements through job analysis and employer engagement
• Providing in‑work support, mentoring and confidence‑building during placements
• Training learners to master tasks, model appropriate workplace behaviours and meet employer expectations
• Working with employers to explain learners’ strengths, support needs and effective strategies
• Supporting progression into paid employment where appropriate
• Keeping clear records and reports on learner progress
• Liaising with parents/carers, tutors, employers and external agencies

You’ll also help agree reasonable adjustments, contribute to employer relationships, and act as a key point of contact for learners and families.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is caring, organised and confident working with young people and employers. You’ll be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and motivated by seeing learners succeed.

You will have:

• A good standard of education, with at least Level 2 Maths and English (or willingness to work towards this)
• Experience supporting learners or young people, ideally in a SEND, FE or workplace setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• The ability to work flexibly, use your initiative and manage your time well
• Basic to good IT skills

Experience with SEND learners, work‑based learning, employability support or vocational profiling is particularly welcome. Knowledge of Makaton, BSL or Sign‑a‑Long would be an advantage but is not essential.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is one of London’s largest and most successful further education providers, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lambeth and around 1,000 staff. Each year, we support more than 13,000 students through a wide portfolio of vocational courses, apprenticeships and other programmes that are closely aligned to employer and industry need.

What brings people to work here, and keeps them here, is the sense of purpose. We exist to change lives through learning, and that ambition runs through everything we do. Our staff work with learners from all backgrounds, many of whom face significant barriers, and play a direct role in improving social mobility and life chances across south east London and beyond.

We are committed to developing our people. This includes high‑quality professional development, leadership and management training, and clear opportunities for progression across the College and the wider Group. We encourage colleagues to develop their skills, share expertise and build long‑term careers with us, supported by a culture that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous improvement.

We invest heavily in our learning environments, with modern facilities and strong partnerships with employers, universities and local communities. This enables our staff to focus on what matters most: delivering high‑quality education and training that equips learners with the skills, confidence and resilience to succeed in work and in life.

LSEC is part of the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also sponsors London South East Academies Trust. The Trust is a growing and successful Multi‑Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, Sussex and Lambeth. This gives colleagues the opportunity to work within a genuinely joined‑up education system, spanning schools, colleges and higher education.

The Group has also recently established the Elevare Education Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and families across the region through targeted programmes and practical support. This reflects our wider civic mission and commitment to making a meaningful difference beyond our campuses.

With a combined turnover of around £130m and clear ambitions for growth and improvement, this is an organisation that is forward‑looking, values expertise and encourages people to contribute ideas and shape the future. There has rarely been a more interesting time to join us.

Benefits

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent annual leave and a generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme depending on role.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wi‑Fi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide through Eduroam
• Access to our on‑site gym at Bromley campus and discount at other local gyms
• Discounts in our in‑house restaurants and on hair and beauty treatments

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact People Services at [e-mail].

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates to assess suitability for working with children and young people. Our full Safeguarding policy can be found here.

Because we work with children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to disclose relevant information or provide a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. Our DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.