Supported Internship Job Coach

Cheshire College - South & West; Crewe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to world-class facilities

Professional development opportunities

Onsite parking

Job summary

Cheshire College - South & West Crewe Campus is recruiting two Job Coaches to support Supported Internships for learners with SEN, helping them succeed in employment placements.

You will provide 1:1 coaching, deliver in-depth task instruction, and engage with employers to ensure smooth integration and progression to paid work, while upholding safeguarding and inclusion principles across campus.

Qualifications

• 1:1 support for SEN learners to fulfil job role requirements on employment placements.
• In-depth instruction and coaching to fulfil agreed job tasks on a reducing basis.
• Engage with employers and colleagues to support internship integration and progression to paid employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for young people with SEN on employment placements.
• Provide in-depth instruction and coaching to fulfil tasks over time.
• Engage with employers and colleagues to sustain internships and progression to paid employment.

Skills

1:1 support

Coaching

Employer liaison

Inclusion awareness

Education

Level 2 or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C)

CDP/CPD for development

TSI qualification (to work towards)

Job description

Job Coach - Supported Internships x 2 (EL851)

Salary: £26,592 - £29,838 (pro rata per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed Term to June 2027

Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only 36 weeks)

Location: Crewe Campus

We are looking to recruit four Job Coaches to support our Supported Internship learners to succeed in their employment placements and meet the expectations of their roles.

Key Responsibilities

• The post holder will provide 1:1 support for young people with special education needs (SEN) to fulfil the requirements of their job role on their employment placements as part of a Supported Internship programme.
• Providing in depth instruction and coaching to fulfil agreed job tasks on a reducing basis over time; and
• An ability to engage with employers and employee colleagues to provide the support and integration necessary to sustain the internship and potential future progression to paid employment.

Key Person Specification Requirements

• Level 2 or equivalent qualification;
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths or equivalent;
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development;
• Qualification in Systematic Instruction (TSI) (willingness to work towards);
• Proven experience in a similar supportive environment;
• Experience of working and communicating effectively with people with learning difficulties and disabilities;
• Full clean driving licence;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment; and
• Enhanced DBS check

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

If you’re interested in this role, please apply by 11.59pm on 2 November 2026.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies.

The selection process will take place on 12 November 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

• 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

• 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.