Senior Job Coach

Newham College of Further Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in London is seeking a Senior Job Coach to support learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You will provide coaching in real workplace settings, manage work placements, and lead a team of coaches. Essential qualifications include Level 2 literacy and numeracy, along with experience supporting young people with SEND. This role offers excellent employment benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Public sector pension scheme

Opportunities for CPD

Qualifications

• Experience of coaching or supporting young people with SEND in work-based or educational settings.
• A commitment to safeguarding and widening participation in employment for people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to learners with SEND in workplace settings.
• Coordinate work placements and liaise with employers.
• Lead and support a team of Job Coaches.

Skills

Experience with young people with SEND

Collaborative skills

Organised and proactive

Strong communication

Education

Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4)

Job description

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post‑16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways including 1618 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

Package: Excellent employment benefits including generous annual leave, a public sector pension scheme and great opportunities for CPD.

The Role

As a Senior Job Coach, you will:

• Provide direct coaching to learners with SEND in real workplace settings, using tailored strategies and systematic instruction.
• Develop and review personalised employability and support plans to promote independence, professionalism, and workplace success.
• Coordinate meaningful work placements, liaising with employers, families, and external partners to secure outstanding opportunities.
• Lead and support a team of Job Coaches, managing performance and professional development.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and learner progress processes are consistently applied.
• Contribute to innovative projects, social enterprises, and employer‑led initiatives that broaden learners’ horizons.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting young people with SEND into employment, training, or volunteering.
• Skilled at working collaboratively with employers, parents, carers, and colleagues to achieve the best outcomes.
• Organised, proactive, and committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• A strong communicator, able to inspire confidence in learners and employers alike.

Essential Qualifications/experience Include

• Minimum Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Experience of coaching or supporting young people with SEND in work‑based or educational settings.
• A commitment to safeguarding and to widening participation in employment for people with SEND.

Desirable

• Level 4 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards Level 5 within 2 years).
• Training in Systematic Instruction.
• Experience of running social enterprise projects or employer engagement initiatives.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include Enhanced DBS, Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications, and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College’s policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that it is Newham College’s policy to offer all roles at the entry point of the salary scale advertised. However, based on your qualifications and experience, we may offer a higher starting salary within the specified salary range.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Interview Date: TBC

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