Student Progress & Placement Coach - Term Time Role

Central Bedfordshire College; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

People’s Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Access to college courses

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire College is seeking a Job Coach to join the Foundation and Additional Learning Support department in Dunstable. The role supports learners to overcome barriers and progress toward employment, further education, or volunteering.

Key tasks include arranging work placements, developing individual learning plans, and sustaining employer partnerships. The post is term-time, 30 hours weekly across 36 weeks per year, with a permanent contract and DBS required.

Qualifications

• Good general education with strong written and verbal skills.
• English and Maths qualifications desirable.
• Experience with SEND and learner support is essential.

Responsibilities

• Learner Support & Progression: help students overcome barriers to learning and progress towards employment or education.
• Employment & Placement Support: arrange work experience and employment opportunities with employers.
• Individual Planning & Skills Development: contribute to learning plans and monitor learner targets.
• Employer & Partnership Working: build relationships with employers and placement providers to ensure safe, compliant placements.
• Travel, Administration & Safeguarding: manage records, support team, uphold safeguarding and health and safety.

Skills

SEND & Learner Support

Communication skills

Organisation & Planning

DBS check readiness

Education

Good general education

Job description

Central Bedfordshire College is seeking a Job Coach to join the Foundation and Additional Learning Support department in Dunstable. The role supports learners to overcome barriers and progress toward employment, further education, or volunteering.

Key tasks include arranging work placements, developing individual learning plans, and sustaining employer partnerships. The post is term-time, 30 hours weekly across 36 weeks per year, with a permanent contract and DBS required.