Supported Internship Coordinator

Cheshire College - South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to world-class facilities

Professional development opportunities

Onsite facilities and staff benefits

Job summary

Cheshire College - South & West is seeking a Supported Internship Co-ordinator to join our Ellesmere Port and Crewe Campus. This permanent, part‑time role (15 hours per week) offers a salary of £32,579 - £36,656 pro rata per annum.

Key duties include coordinating the internship programme with employers and arranging learner support.

Qualifications

• Assessor qualification or equivalent required.
• A Level/Level 3 and GCSE English/Maths at grade C or above.
• Experience establishing and coordinating work experience/internship opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the Supported Internship programme with employers.
• Arrange the support required for learners on Supported Internships.

Skills

Experience coordinating internships

Learner support

Equality and inclusion

Education

Assessor Qualification

A Level / Level 3

GCSE English & Maths (4/5)

Job description

Supported Internship Co-ordinator

Salary: £32,579 - £36,656 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 15 per week

Location: Ellesmere Port and Crewe Campus

We are seeking a Supported Internship Co-ordinator to join our team at our Ellesmere Port and Crewe Campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating the Supported Internship programme;
• Working with employers to establish internship opportunities; and
• Co-ordinating the support required for learners on Supported Internships.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Assessor Qualification;
• Educated to A Level / Level 3 standard
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths
• Significant experience of establishing and coordinating work experience/internship opportunities, including for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities;
• High level of ability in supporting learners with learning difficulties/disabilities to overcome barriers and achieve success in the workplace;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS check

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

The selection process will take place on 9 September 2026.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email [e-mail].
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs.

Ellesmere Port Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts:

• Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022);
• Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023);
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Fitness gym;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and
• Professional theatre.

Crewe Campus

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts:

• A multi-purpose sports hall;
• Climbing wall;
• Fitness gym;
• TV and radio studios with specialist equipment;
• Mock aircraft cabin;
• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy;
• Hair, beauty and barbering salons;
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops; and
• New Institute of Technology (Construction began 2024).

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.