Job Coach Part time, term time only

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Yeovil is looking for a passionate part-time Job Coach to help students with Special Educational Needs succeed in the workplace. This role involves collaborating with local employers to ensure personalized work placements while contributing to a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with learners with difficulties and hold a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. The role offers a great work-life balance, with pay of £7,344.58 for 14 hours per week.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme (18.9% employer contributions)

Staff discount scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Free onsite gym

Subsidised catering facilities

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of working with learners with learning difficulties.
• Confident in working with external agencies and partners.
• UK driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Help students with Special Educational Needs develop skills for the workplace.
• Collaborate with local employers for tailored work placements.
• Monitor student progress in 'Learning Companies' and external placements.

Skills

Experience with learners with learning difficulties

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Yeovil, Somerset

£7,344.58

Permanent

Yeovil College is thrilled to offer a unique, part time, term-time only opportunity for a passionate Job Coach to make a real impact in the lives of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in helping students develop the essential skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace. If you\'re excited by the opportunity to transform young lives and build the future workforce, this is the role for you!

By collaborating with local employers, you will ensure that work placements are tailored to meet each learner\'s individual career goals and capabilities, all while fostering a supportive environment that encourages ambition and growth. Acting as an integral part of our Foundation Learning team, working alongside the Careers and Work Placement Coordinators to manage and monitor the progress of students within our \'Learning Companies\' and external placements. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a work-life balance, as it is term-time only, with a combination of on-site work at the college and travel to external work placements. If you are passionate about helping learners of all abilities thrive in the workplace and are committed to empowering young people to achieve their career goals, we would love to hear from you.

What we\'re looking for:

• At least 2 years\' experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and learner behavioural problems.
• Confident to work with external agencies and partners and to represent the College.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An excellent team player.
• Hold a UK driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle if required

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £7,344.58 [£23,871 FTE]
• 14 hours per week, term time only [Tuesdays and Thursdays]
• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Access to free staff parking

Don\'t miss out!

Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you\'re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College 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.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates\' suitability to work with children and young adults.