SEND Job Coach: Empower Youth to Work & Thrive

Eden Brown Synergy; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Education is seeking an experienced Job Coach in West Yorkshire to support learners with SEND in accessing work placements and paid employment. The role is full-time, permanent, term-time only (38 weeks), with travel to employer locations and close collaboration with college staff and employers.

You will coach learners on job search and employability skills, monitor progress, and develop personalised employability plans while ensuring reasonable adjustments and ongoing guidance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with young people with learning difficulties and disabilities, including ASD.
• Previous experience in a support, mentoring or coaching role.
• Full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to different employer locations.
• Experience working with employers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify appropriate workplace support and reasonable adjustments.
• A relevant Level 3 qualification in Learning Support or Health and Social Care would be advantageous.
• Previous experience supporting learners on a Supported Internship programme would also be beneficial.
• Candidates must have a current DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with SEND, including learners with ASD, to access work placements and employment opportunities.
• Visit learners in their workplace and provide on-the-job coaching and individualised support.
• Help learners develop job search skills, employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Monitor and assess learner progress, maintaining accurate records and personalised employability plans.
• Work closely with employers, parents/carers and college staff to identify suitable employment opportunities.
• Support learners with reasonable adjustments and help overcome barriers within the workplace.
• Provide ongoing guidance to learners as they transition into paid employment.
• Work collaboratively with the Supported Internship team and wider student support services.

Skills

Coaching experience

Mentoring

Communication skills

Employer liaison

DBS check

Education

Literacy & Numeracy Level 2

Level 3 Learning Support or Health & Social Care

Job description

Eden Brown Education is seeking an experienced Job Coach in West Yorkshire to support learners with SEND in accessing work placements and paid employment. The role is full-time, permanent, term-time only (38 weeks), with travel to employer locations and close collaboration with college staff and employers.

You will coach learners on job search and employability skills, monitor progress, and develop personalised employability plans while ensuring reasonable adjustments and ongoing guidance