Job Coach - Stoke on Trent

Pinc College. Company; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinc College is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support learners aged 16–25 with SEND across college campuses and employer sites, helping them engage in meaningful work experience, employability programmes and workplace learning opportunities.

You will coach and mentor students to develop employability skills, confidence and independence while maintaining strong relationships with employers and community partners to support progression and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND, including EHCPs.
• Experience in Further Education or employability programmes.
• Strong coaching and communication skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in work placements and work-related learning activities
• Coaching learners to develop employability skills, independence and confidence
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers and community partners
• Supporting students with SEND through personalised workplace adjustments and coaching
• Monitoring progress, recording outcomes and maintaining accurate records
• Promoting student wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Supporting employer understanding of SEND and reasonable adjustments
• Contributing to student reviews, enrolment events and progression planning

Skills

SEND experience

Coaching

Relationship building

Employer engagement

Organisation & IT

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with SEND to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for their future?

Pinc College is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support learners aged 16–25 as they engage in meaningful work experience, employability programmes and workplace learning opportunities. Working across college campuses and employer sites, you'll play a key role in helping students prepare for employment, supported internships, volunteering and further education.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting students in work placements and work-related learning activities
• Coaching learners to develop employability skills, independence and confidence
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with employers and community partners
• Supporting students with SEND through personalised workplace adjustments and coaching
• Monitoring progress, recording outcomes and maintaining accurate records
• Promoting student wellbeing, safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Supporting employer understanding of SEND and reasonable adjustments
• Contributing to student reviews, enrolment events and progression planning

We're looking for someone with

• Experience working with young people with SEND, including those with EHCPs
• Experience within Further Education, specialist provision or employability programmes
• Strong coaching, communication and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, inclusive practice and student support
• Excellent organisation, record-keeping and IT skills
• A commitment to helping young people achieve meaningful progression outcomes

Join a creative, values-led organisation that delivers education differently and helps young people build successful futures through real-world experiences and opportunities.