Student Work Experience Coach (SEN & Placements)

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development opportunities

Campus facilities and supportive work

Job summary

Colchester Institute is recruiting a part‑time Job Coach to support Foundation and Supported Learning students with employability skills. You will manage 1:1 and small group work, liaise with employers and curriculum staff, and ensure successful placements across sites.

You will visit learners on placements, monitor progress and safety, and provide tailored SEN support. This role is 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (TTO) at Braintree Campus.

Qualifications

• Experience of developing new relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working with young people with special educational needs and/or barriers to learning in a relevant setting.
• Experience of working within a college setting.
• Experience of using database systems.
• Experience of working in a busy team environment, managing conflicting priorities.
• Experience of following policies and procedures to process information and produce documents/materials to high standard.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and secure work experience placements for students, collaborating with employers to ensure placements meet learners' needs and course requirements.
• Visit students at their work placements to monitor safety, well-being, and progress, providing ongoing support and guidance as necessary.
• Liaise with curriculum area heads, tutors, and employers to ensure smooth communication regarding placement expectations, learner progress, and any support needed.
• Develop effective working relationships with employers to ensure placements meet student needs and expectations, maximizing skill development.
• Complete all required paperwork for work experience placements, maintaining accurate records on student progress and placement details across all campuses.
• Work with students to discuss appropriate placements based on course requirements, employer availability, and transportation limitations.
• Provide tailored support for students with special education needs, ensuring they are adequately supported during their work experience placements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

SEN support

Administration

Teamwork

Communication

Database systems

Education

Level 3 qualification or equivalent in Foundation Learning/SEN

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Colchester Institute is recruiting a part‑time Job Coach to support Foundation and Supported Learning students with employability skills. You will manage 1:1 and small group work, liaise with employers and curriculum staff, and ensure successful placements across sites.

You will visit learners on placements, monitor progress and safety, and provide tailored SEN support. This role is 22 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (TTO) at Braintree Campus.