SEND Job Coach

Capital College Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

TELLUS discount & wellbeing platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Annual eye tests

Medicash health plans

Generous annual leave (Relaxation Day)

CPD days

Job summary

Capital City College, one of London's largest Further Education providers, is seeking a dedicated SEND Job Coach to help young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities gain sustainable, paid employment by preparing them for work through workplace learning.

You will coach interns, source suitable placements, and support the Project Search instructor in delivering Maths, English, and employability workshops.

Qualifications

• Reliability and motivation to deliver excellent service.
• Ability to support students on work placements and coach them effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students on day-to-day basis on work placements.
• Source appropriate placements for students, aiming for paid employment after internships.
• Use work performance evaluations to understand barriers and provide targeted support.
• Reinforce employability skills learned in class and explain workplace health and safety policies.
• Coach interns in essential job tasks and build natural supports within the workplace.
• Assist the Project Search Instructor in delivering Maths, English and Employability workshops.

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes at Capital City College

Are you ready to make an impact at one of London's leading Further Education providers? Capital City College is looking for a skilled SEND Job Coach to support and drive key operational functions, helping shape the future of education in the heart of London.

About the Role

This role is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis. The contract will be ending on the 9th of July 2027.

To enable young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to achieve sustainable, paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for work through learning in the workplace.

To support interns in the workplace, provide the necessary coaching, training and encouragement to enable them to succeed.

About the Team

You will join a friendly, professional team committed to delivering high-quality support across the college. Working together, you'll help create a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.

You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team of colleagues who are committed to excellence. The team has a strong collaborative culture, sharing best practice and innovative approaches.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering excellent service. You should bring:

• To support students on a day-to-day basis on their work placements.
• Source appropriate placements for students that meet their needs and where possible, is within their preferred job industry. If possible, such placements should be likely to lead to paid employment when the internship ceases.
• Through work performance evaluations, demonstrate a solid working knowledge of most frequently encountered barriers for the students and the ability to provide specific, quality service for them.
• To reinforce employability skills learnt in class and to help students to understand protocols and interpret work culture. Ensure students understand the health and safety in the work environments and adopt appropriate workplace behaviour.
• To coach interns in the essential tasks/duties/core skills of the job. Because the goal is independence, the Job Coach builds natural supports (mentors within the workplace) and reduces the amount of time spent with each student as core skills are developed
• To support Project Search Instructor in delivery of Maths, English and Employability workshops.

A genuine passion for supporting young people, removing barriers and creating opportunities for every student to succeed.

Most importantly, you'll be ready to make a positive contribution to our college community.

About Us:

Capital City College (CCC), one of the UK's largest FE colleges in the UK. This influential group supports over 35,000 students based across 12 London campuses annually to develop the skills and knowledge to advance their career prospects or progress into higher education. This is done by an unrelenting commitment to curriculum innovation and an obsession with the quality of the student experience, which is underpinned by a resilient and prudent approach to financial management. Capital City College are widely recognised for their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and educational excellence, positively impacting the lives of students across the capital and beyond.

Why Join Capital City College?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that puts learners first. At CCC, we value the dedication of our staff and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to TELLUS - our discount and wellbeing platform
• Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for public transport
• Annual eye tests and contributions towards spectacles
• Flu vaccinations and access to occupational health services
• Medicash health plans - including cashback on everyday medical expenses and wellbeing tools for you and your family
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including one Relaxation Day per year
• Five Continuous Professional Development (CPD) days which can be used for your professional development

Our Commitment to Equality and Safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe and respectful working environment for everyone.

CCC is committed to the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults. All roles require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check - with some positions requiring an Enhanced Disclosure.