Relief Skills Coach

ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Relief Skills Coach to support learners with SEND, delivering 1-1 job coaching and embedding English and Maths in the workplace.

You will help learners gain employability skills, support classroom learning, and track progression to achieve sustained outcomes. This role requires flexibility and commitment to safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• Good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4) or equivalent.
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 job coaching and employability support to learners with SEND.
• Develop employability skills and embed English and Maths in the workplace.
• Support learning during classroom sessions to complement on-site training.
• Monitor learner progression and work to achieve outcomes.
• Travel within the wider Birmingham area for frequent visits.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals

Target achievement

Safe working practices

SEN/Education sector knowledge

GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4)

Proficient ICT skills

Excellent communication and record-kee

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4)

Job description

Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you at Mencap Training Academy.

We're seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Relief Skills Coach to join our dynamic team in our Ealing Service. In this crucial role, you'll be the driving force behind our employability programs, including Supported Internships, providing tailored support to learners with SEND. You'll be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner. You will deliver support in various ways; 1-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills and embed English and Math learning in the workplace. You will also support learning during classroom settings. The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.

What You'll Need (Essential):

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the wider Birmingham area.

*This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.

This vacancy closes on 5th October 2026. Interviews to follow soon after.