Job Coach - SEND

London South East Colleges Group; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

London South East Colleges seeks a dedicated Job Coach (SEND) to support learners with additional needs as they move into work and progress toward employment. This hands-on role works with learners and employers to prepare for work, support placements and build essential skills, confidence and independence.

The role is fixed-term until 7 July 2027, based in Bexley. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 Maths and English, SEND experience, strong communication, safeguarding awareness and the

Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths and English or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience supporting learners or young people, ideally in a SEND, FE or workplace setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Good safeguarding knowledge and inclusive practice.
• Ability to work flexibly, use initiative and manage time well.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support learners before, during and after work placements and internships.
• Work with employers to ensure placements are inclusive, supportive and meaningful.
• Help learners develop workplace skills and confidence.
• Assist with CVs, interview prep, travel training and workplace visits.
• Match learners to placements through job analysis and employer engagement.
• Provide progress reports and maintain records.
• Liaise with parents/carers, tutors, employers and external agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

SEND experience

Time management

IT skills

Makaton

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Job description

Job Coach - SEND

Company: London South East Colleges Salary: £29,154 to £30,912 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Bexley, DA8 1RA Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!

We are looking for a committed and practical Job Coach (SEND) to support learners with additional needs to move confidently into the workplace and progress towards employment. This role is fixed term, until the 7th July 2027.

This is a hands‑on role working directly with learners and employers – helping young people prepare for work, succeed in placements, and build the skills, confidence and independence they need for the next stage of their journey.

About the role

As a Job Coach, you will support learners before, during and after work placements and internships. You’ll work closely with employers to make sure placements are inclusive, supportive and meaningful, while helping learners develop real workplace skills.

• Supporting learners to prepare for work, including CVs, interview preparation, travel training and workplace visits
• Matching learners to suitable placements through job analysis and employer engagement
• Training learners to master tasks, model appropriate workplace behaviours and meet employer expectations
• Working with employers to explain learners’ strengths, support needs and effective strategies
• Supporting progression into paid employment where appropriate
• Keeping clear records and reports on learner progress
• Liaising with parents/carers, tutors, employers and external agencies

You’ll also help agree reasonable adjustments, contribute to employer relationships, and act as a key point of contact for learners and families.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is caring, organised and confident working with young people and employers. You’ll be comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, and motivated by seeing learners succeed.

• A good standard of education, with at least Level 2 Maths and English (or willingness to work towards this)
• Experience supporting learners or young people, ideally in a SEND, FE or workplace setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• A good understanding of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• The ability to work flexibly, use your initiative and manage your time well
• Basic to good IT skills

Experience with SEND learners, work-based learning, employability support or vocational profiling is particularly welcome. Knowledge of Makaton, BSL or Sign‑a‑Long would be an advantage but is not essential.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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