Project Search Job Coach

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £27,944–£30,468 p.a.

35.5 hours per week

30 days leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training & development

Flexible working where appropriate

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Project Search Job Coach to join the Foundation Learning team and support the DFN Project SEARCH programme. You will provide workplace coaching, employability training and programme coordination to help student interns secure sustainable paid employment.

You will work with interns, host employers and families to tailor support, teach workplace skills and monitor progress in real work environments.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant area
• Level 2 SEND qualification with GCSE English & Maths (4/C or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a SEND educational setting
• Experience supporting learners with SEND to develop knowledge, skills and confidence
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and support learners

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised job coaching and support to interns within workplace placements
• Teach workplace skills, employability behaviours and safe working practices
• Help interns understand workplace culture, communication and professional expectations
• Develop natural workplace support networks and encourage increasing independence
• Plan and deliver classroom-based employability and vocational learning sessions
• Assess learner progress and develop personalised vocational and training plans
• Build and maintain relationships with host businesses, managers and workplace mentors
• Support recruitment and selection of new interns onto the programme
• Collaborate with families, employers and partner organisations to support successful employment outcomes
• Maintain records, reports and programme documentation for continuous improvement

Skills

Level 3 qualification

SEND qualification & GCSE

SEND experience

SEND learner support

Communication & mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Level 2 SEND qualification & GCSE English/Maths 4/C

Job description

The vacancy

Are you passionate about helping young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve sustainable paid employment?

We are looking for a Project Search Job Coach to join our Foundation Learning team and support the delivery of the DFN Project SEARCH programme. This rewarding role combines workplace coaching, employability training, business engagement and programme coordination to help student interns successfully transition into employment.

Working closely with interns, host employers, families, schools and partner organisations, you will provide personalised support tailored to individual strengths, aspirations and employment goals. You will help learners develop workplace skills, build confidence, understand workplace expectations and become increasingly independent within real work environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with SEND experience who is committed to creating opportunities and positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised job coaching and support to interns within workplace placements.
• Teach workplace skills, employability behaviours and safe working practices.
• Support interns to understand workplace culture, communication and professional expectations.
• Develop natural workplace support networks and encourage increasing independence.
• Plan and deliver classroom-based employability and vocational learning sessions.
• Assess learner progress and develop personalised vocational and training plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with host businesses, managers and workplace mentors.
• Support the recruitment and selection of new interns onto the programme.
• Work closely with families, employers and partner organisations to support successful employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and programme documentation and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent vocational/professional experience in a relevant area.
• Level 2 SEND qualification and GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Experience of working within a SEND educational setting.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND to develop knowledge, skills and confidence.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and support learners.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

At DN Colleges, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and rewarding environment where colleagues can thrive and make a real difference. Guided by our ASPIRE values, we are committed to achieving the highest standards while promoting equality, innovation, partnership and respect.

In addition to a fulfilling role supporting young people into employment, you will benefit from:

• Salary of £27,944 - £30,468 per annum.
• 35.5 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas.
• Access to a pension scheme.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to be involved in innovative and impactful programmes that change lives.
• Flexible working opportunities where operationally appropriate.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Project Search Job Coach but you might know this as Employment Coach, Supported Employment Coach, SEND Job Coach, Employability Coach or Work Placement Coach.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.

Closing date- 5th November 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.