Job Coach

eTeach UK Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP (24/7)

CPD opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Benefits package with discounts

Clear progression routes

Mentor support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Community and charity projects

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is hiring a SEN Job Coach to work primarily at the Redditch campus with flexibility to travel to local employers. You will build relationships with employers, assess placement providers, and support students before and during placements, ensuring progress and employability skills are developed.

As part of the SEN team, you will collaborate with Personal Tutors and curriculum leaders, maintain records, and contribute to quality improvements and Gatsby Benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure work placements, projects, and guest speaker opportunities.
• Assess and approve placement providers, ensuring risk assessments, insurance, and compliance documentation are in place.
• Support students before and during placements by monitoring progress, assessing employability skills, and providing guidance where needed.
• Work collaboratively with Personal Tutors, Careers Teams, and curriculum leaders to ensure learners are work-ready and well supported.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and contribute to quality improvement and self-assessment processes.
• Support the College’s careers programme, careers strategy, Gatsby Benchmarks, and attend relevant work experience and careers meetings.

Job description

Join us as a Job Coach in SEN at Heart of Worcestershire College We are looking for someone who’s motivated, enthusiastic and customer service focused to join our SEN team. This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward‑thinking environment. Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive. You’ll be mainly based at our Redditch campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential. You will also be required to travel to local employers to support students, you will be able to claim mileage for this.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Build and maintain relationships with employers to secure work placements, supported projects, and guest speaker opportunities.
• Assess and approve placement providers, ensuring all necessary risk assessments, insurance, and compliance documentation are in place.
• Support students before and during placements by monitoring progress, assessing employability skills, and providing guidance where needed.
• Work collaboratively with Personal Tutors, Careers Teams, and curriculum leaders to ensure learners are work-ready and well supported.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and contribute to quality improvement and self-assessment processes.
• Support the College’s careers programme, careers strategy, Gatsby Benchmarks, and attend relevant work experience and careers meetings.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College. Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey. If you’re ready to innovate, inspire and progress, you’ll feel right at home here. Your growth is our growth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high‑street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it. We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks. Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. Closing date:10th November 2026Interview date: TBC

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