Job Coach

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Greater London seeks a passionate Job Coach to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in their transition to employment. The role includes implementing personalized career plans, delivering training, and coordinating with stakeholders. Applicants are expected to have experience with SEND and strong communication skills. This permanent, full-time role offers competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

Supportive and friendly colleagues

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive pension scheme LGPS

High quality professional development

Flexible working opportunities

Free on-site parking and breakfast

Health & wellbeing benefits

Dedicated staff wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Excellent communication and high organisational ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SEND Careers Advisor to implement personalised career plans.
• Deliver systematic training to help students develop necessary skills.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure students' progress and well-being.
• Maintain detailed records and reports for each student.

Skills

Experience working with young people with SEND

Excellent communication skills

High organisational ability

Commitment to safeguarding children

Job description

Job Summary

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

Salary & Contract

Salary: Scale 4 Starting at £26,402 (actual pro‑raita salary at 39 weeks)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Term Time Only (39 weeks)

Position

We are currently looking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Job Coach to join our Foundation Learning team and support our amazing young people with SEND, in their journey towards successful employment. As a Job Coach, you will work closely with students with diverse abilities, providing guidance, systematic training and support to help them develop the necessary skills and confidence to undertake work experience and secure and maintain meaningful employment for the future.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SEND Careers Advisor to implement personalised career plans and provide support for SEND career activities.

• Deliver systematic training to help students develop the necessary skills and confidence for work experience and employment.

• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure students’ progress and well‑being.

• Maintain detailed records and reports for each student.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with young people with SEND.

• Excellent communication skills and high organisational ability.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly colleagues


• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Competitive pension scheme LGPS


• High quality professional development


• Flexible working opportunities


• Free on‑site parking and breakfast


• Various health & wellbeing benefits including private healthcare – Benenden Health, free flu voucher, free onsite gym, access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service, health cash plans (Credit Union)


• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend


• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service


• And much more.

Application Information

Closing date for applications: 3rd December at 10am

Interviews to commence: Soon after closing date

Start date: ASAP

Informal discussion regarding the post and a visit to the college are welcome. Please contact the HR department to arrange.

To apply for this post, please download the application form via FE Jobs. Alternatively, you can email our HR department for an application form. Please contact us if we can assist you in any way with your application or adjust the processes that we use in our recruitment methods.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025.

Data Protection Statement

As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meet its data protection obligations.

Thank You

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in our vacancy at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College and wish you well in the application process.