SEND Job coach

Nescot (North East Surrey College of Technology); Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Epsom and Ewell is seeking full-time SEN coaches to support students with learning difficulties during work experience programs. The role involves direct interaction with students, developing employability skills, and ensuring wellbeing. Candidates should have motivation, organization skills, and experience with young people with SEN/D. This position offers benefits including gym discounts and on-site catering.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

5-minute walk from Ewell East Station

Free online qualifications

Catering facilities including Starbucks

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEN/D is preferred.
• A 'can-do' attitude and strong belief in the programme's ethos are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals or small groups in the workplace and college.
• Use initiative to develop learners’ employability skills.
• Visit host employers and arrange internship workplace visits.
• Monitor individuals’ wellbeing in the workplace.
• Support learning in work skills sessions and English and Maths lessons.

Skills

Motivated

Organised

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Understanding of business practice

Energetic and flexible approach

Job description

Overview

AtNescot College,we are looking foraFull- timeterm time SEN coaches to support students with learning difficulties and /or disabilities whilst in work experience or supported internship programmes.

Main Duties

• Supporting individuals or small groups in the workplace and college
• Use initiative and discretion to develop learners’ employability skills
• Visit host employers and arrange internship workplace visits
• Monitor individuals’ wellbeing in the workplace and college
• Support Learning in work skills sessions and English and Maths lessons
• Support learners in meeting their EHPs outcomes and provide feedback to support progress.

What we’re looking for

• Motivated, organised and inspirational in order to support students effectively.
• Experience working with young people with SEN/D.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude is essential alongside a strong belief in the programme’s ethos.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, understanding of business practice and an energetic and flexible approach.

Some of the employers are based locally, others are further afield and may involve travelling with the interns to their place of work. You will then accompany them back to Nescot.

Benefits at Nescot

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness classes, hair and beauty salon, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station and free onsite parking
• A choice of catering facilities including a Starbucks on-site
• Free online qualifications

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofstedfollowing its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”. At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 8th November (we reserve the right to close earlier)

Interview date as and when candidates apply