Job Coach DFN Project Search, Orchard Hill College - Sutton

Orchard Hill College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a motivated professional to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in developing job skills and accessing work opportunities. The role focuses on building relationships with employers and facilitating students' progression into paid employment. Candidates should have experience working with SEND and strong networking abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working effectively with students with SEND or barriers to learning.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish networks.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop job searching skills.
• Help students improve functional English and maths.
• Facilitate progression into paid employment.

Skills

Experience working with students with SEND

Ability to establish networks

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a personable, motivated professional to work closely with our students. The role requires a self-starter who is able to build excellent links with potential employers, while upskilling students with SEND or barriers to learning to support them on a supported internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Support students to develop job searching skills and to access work rotations within a host business
• Help students develop functional English and maths
• Support progression into paid employment

Qualifications/Experience

• Experience of working effectively with students with SEND or barriers to learning
• Ability to establish networks with external stakeholders

Additional Information

You will be required to actively support our students, on a DFN Project Search supported internship who will be taking part in workplace rotations within a host business and are looking to progress into paid employment.