Job Coach

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon is looking for a motivated Job Coach to help young people with additional needs transition into employment. You will support learners in work placements and provide coaching to develop workplace skills. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with additional needs and possess level 2 qualifications in English, Maths, and ICT. This role is part-time, requiring 22.5 hours a week, and there is a strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity in all activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people who have learning difficulties or additional needs.
• Ability to build relationships with employers and learners.
• Strong commitment to promoting inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in work placements and employment settings.
• Provide one-to-one coaching using Systematic Instruction.
• Monitor progress and wellbeing of learners.

Skills

Experience supporting people with additional needs

Confident communication skills

Organised and proactive approach

Education

Level 2 English, Maths, and ICT

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference helping young people with additional needs move from education into employment? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Job Coach to join our Inclusive Learning team.

You’ll support learners on our Supported Internship and Inclusive Learning programmes, helping them gain meaningful work experience, develop confidence, and succeed in real job roles.

Please note that this role is 22.5 hours per week - Wed-Thurs 08:30-17:00 Friday 08:30-16:30

What you’ll do:

• Support learners with additional needs in work placements and employment settings
• Provide one-to-one coaching using Systematic Instruction to build workplace skills
• Liaise with employers to create inclusive and supportive opportunities
• Monitor learner progress, attendance, and wellbeing
• Help learners achieve their personal goals and transition into paid work
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all employment activities
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and employers to ensure positive outcomes

What we’re looking for:

• Level 2 English, Maths and ICT (or willingness to achieve within agreed timeframe)
• Experience supporting people with additional needs or learning difficulties
• Confident communicator able to build relationships with employers and learners
• Organised, proactive, and empathetic approach to coaching and support
• Full commitment to promoting inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment
• Flexibility to work across College sites and in the community
• Flexibility to work across College sites as required

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

Safeguarding Statement

New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.