Level 3 Community Engagement Coach (COLL)

Wmjobs; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme (LGPS/TPS)

Staff training days

Onsite parking

Discounts via BHSF App

Annual leave 29-34 days

Collaborative culture

Professional development

Job summary

The Hive College, part of EIAT, seeks a Level 3 Community Engagement Coach to support students aged 19-25 with special educational needs. The role emphasizes mentoring, pastoral care and helping with workplace placements within a collaborative trust environment.

We offer extensive staff development, generous annual leave, and an LGPS/TPS pension, with onsite parking and a supportive, inclusive culture. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Vocational or Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Good understanding of how students learn and develop in education.
• Ability to mentor, provide pastoral care and assist with physical care as required.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups; strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Pastoral care

Mentoring

Small groups

Excellent communication

Workplace support

Community engagement

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vocational or Teaching Assistant

GCSE English and Maths (C or above)

Job description

Post: Level 3 Community Engagement Coach

Salary: Grade 3 - £28,153 - £34,811 FTE (£23,562 to £29,134.26 Actual)

Allowances: SEN Allowance - £1,779 pro rata

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only plus 3 weeks (42 weeks)

Contract type: Permanent

Start date of role: Autumn Term 2026

Closing date: 19 October 2026

Interview date: W/C 2 November 2026

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

EIAT is a thriving Multi Academy Trust in North Birmingham incorporating The Hive College, Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School Mayfield School, Lime Tree Nursery and Blue Sky Nursery. We strive to share best practice and work in cohesive, collaborative and innovative ways. Our ethos is 'Better Never Ends'.

The Hive College is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at The Hive and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, seeking innovative and collaborative ways of delivering the curriculum. As part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Community Engagement Coach vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood.

We offer three individualised study programmes for students with PMLD, SLD, MLD and ASD. Our study programmes focus on preparation for adulthood, which include:

• Employment
• Independent living
• Good health
• Friends, relationships and community

The right candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 Vocational or Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), plus minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent)
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education
• The ability to support the work placement team in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• The skills to support students in the workplace and whilst out in the community

We can offer:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values every employee.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means completing training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• An Employee Assistance Programme via the BHSF App – including free totally confidential support, access to a GP 24/7 and counselling.
• Access to discounts and offers at many well-known retailers and other organisations via the BHSF App.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Family friendly policies.
• Onsite parking at all sites.

We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

The Trust is committed tosafeguardingand promoting the welfare of students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable), qualifications, medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be requiredto providetwo suitable references. An online search (and a prohibition check for teachers) will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. All successful candidates will be required to present their birth certificate along with evidence of any changes. Please read a copy of our Recruitment and Selection Policy here: EIAT-Recruitment-and-Selection-Policy.pdf.

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This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.

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