Skills Coach

Mencap; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap Training Academy in Northampton is seeking dedicated Skills Coaches to join our team on a full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time, permanent basis. You will drive employability programs and provide tailored support to learners with SEND, ensuring progression and successful outcomes.

In this role you will deliver 1-1 job coaching, help learners develop employability skills, and embed English and Math learning at the workplace, while supporting classroom sessions to enhance learning and

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve targets.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be the driving force behind employability programs, including Supported Internships.
• Provide tailored support to learners with SEND.
• Be accountable for learner progression in the workplace and outcomes.
• Deliver support: 1-1 job coaching and developing employability skills.
• Embed English and Maths learning in the workplace and support classroom learning.

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.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

We're seeking a dedicated and self-motivated Skills Coaches (job coaching & classroom support) to join our dynamic team in our Northampton 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.
• This is not an exhaustive list of the role, please see the attached job description for more information.

This vacancy closes on Thursday 8th October. Interviews to follow soon after.