Skills Coach

Mencap; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy in Birmingham is seeking dedicated Skills Coaches (job coaching and classroom support) to join the team on a full-time or part-time permanent basis. You will drive employability programs, including Supported Internships, by delivering tailored support to learners with SEND.

You will be responsible for learner progression in the workplace, 1-1 coaching, developing employability skills, embedding English and Maths, and supporting classroom learning so learners can secure

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the wider Birmingham area.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and outcomes.
• Deliver 1-1 job coaching and support learners to develop employability skills.
• Embed English and Maths learning in the workplace.
• Support learning during classroom settings.
• Help learners achieve sustained paid employment.

Skills

Experience with individuals

Target achievement

Safe working practices

SEN/Education sector knowledge

GCSE English & Maths

Proficient ICT skills

Communication & record-keeping

Driving license & vehicle access

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Job description

Do you have experience of working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about working for an organisation that drives change? Then we may have the role for you at Mencap Training Academy. Have you had teaching assistant experience? Or you may have supported people in the workplace as a job coach. If you'd like to develop these skills further this job may be for you.

We're seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Skills Coaches (job coaching & classroom support) to join our dynamic team in our Birmingham Service on a full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time, permanent basis. In this crucial role, you'll be the driving force behind our employability programs, including Supported Internships, providing tailored support to learners with SEND. Do you want to see what we do?

You will be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and achieving outcomes for the learner. You will deliver support in various ways; 1-1 job coaching, working with learners to develop employability skills and embed English and Math learning in the workplace. You will also support learning during classroom settings. The role aims to support people to learn the skills they need to go on and achieve sustained paid employment.

What You'll Need (Essential):

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• A good knowledge of the Educational and SEN sectors.
• GCSE English & Maths (A-C/9-4 or equivalent).
• Proficient ICT skills.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for frequent travel within the wider Birmingham area.
• This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Details:

• Please be prepared to provide evidence of your GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at the interview stage.

This vacancy closes Thursday 15th October. Interviews to follow soon after.