SEN Job Coach: Empowering Young Adults to Work

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking enthusiastic Job Coaches / Teaching Assistants with employability experience to support young adults within a specialist SEN college. You will mentor, coach and help learners reach their potential.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help develop employability skills, CV writing, interview prep and workplace readiness, and assist with work placements. Prior experience in education or youth work is welcome.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and coaching learners to reach their potential.
• Ability to support 1:1 and small groups in a SEN setting.
• Experience in employability or education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with ASC and additional needs to develop employability skills.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support in the college and during external placements.
• Help students develop workplace skills such as communication, teamwork, and timekeeping.
• Assist with CV writing, interview preparation and job applications.
• Encourage independence, confidence and decision-making.
• Help students access and maintain work placements and overcome barriers to employment.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Empathy

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Principal Education is seeking enthusiastic Job Coaches / Teaching Assistants with employability experience to support young adults within a specialist SEN college. You will mentor, coach and help learners reach their potential.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help develop employability skills, CV writing, interview prep and workplace readiness, and assist with work placements. Prior experience in education or youth work is welcome.