Job Coach - Supported Internships (Part Time, Reduced Year)

Leeds City College; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Keighley College is recruiting for a Job Coach for Supported Internships to join our team. This part-time role is 30 hours a week, 36 weeks per year, with a pro rata salary of £16,147 rising to £16,612 per annum.

You will support learners with SEND to develop confidence and work-related skills for paid employment, liaising with employers and external agencies. You will also help ensure high-quality service delivery, attend EHCP reviews, and contribute to progress checkpoints and reviews as part

Qualifications

• Experience of working with learners with SEND.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals within the workplace.
• Level 2 English and Maths or willingness to improve to level 3.
• Relevant knowledge of working in the Sector.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate employability training prior to the beginning of the Internship.
• Provide on-ongoing support in the workplace as required.
• Liaise with internal and external agencies/services/employers to provide useful support and opportunities for the student.
• Support students in and out of class to attend interviews for permanent jobs.
• Represent Supported Internships at events.
• Work closely with the central SEND team and contribute to EHCP reviews meetings and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed

Skills

SEND experience

Excellent communication

Equality legislation knowledge

Level 2 English & Maths

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

About The Role

Keighley College is recruiting for a Job Coach for Supported Internships to join our team.

About The Role

Keighley College is recruiting for a Job Coach for Supported Internships to join our team. This role is part-time, reduced year - 30 hours a week, 36 weeks per year. The pro rata salary is £16,147 with progression to £16,612 per annum. As a Job Coach, you will be responsible for supporting learners with SEND in Keighley College within the Supported Internship Programme. You will develop the confidence and work-related skills of students wishing to make their next move out of college and into paid employment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, building strong relationships with employers and external agencies, and, ultimately, empowering students to achieve their career goals.

Please note, the closing date on this role has been extended. If you have previously applied, you will not be able to submit a further application.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate employability training prior to the beginning of the Internship.


• Provide on-ongoing support in the workplace as required.


• Liaise with internal and external agencies/services/employers to provide useful support and opportunities for the student.


• Support students in and out of class to attend interviews for permanent jobs.


• Represent Supported Internships at events.


• Work closely with the central SEND team and contribute to EHCP reviews meetings and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed

About You

• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.


• Experience of working with learners with SEND.


• Have excellent communication skills.


• Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals within the workplace.


• Relevant up to date subject knowledge.


• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the Sector.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays


• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers' Pension Scheme


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• People's Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

• Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.