Supported Internship Job Coach - Part Time, Term Time

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Hawton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension schemes

Generous holiday plans

Flexible working policies

On-site nursery

Job summary

Burton and South Derbyshire College seeks a Supported Internship Job Coach to support interns in learning and employability, with class management at Conkers visitor centre.

Based mainly at Conkers with some duties at other host sites, the role involves outdoor work in all weather and close interaction with learners, staff and employers. Level 2 English/Maths or willingness to attain them is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with diverse needs and learning supports.
• Knowledge of SEND and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interns' academic learning and employability development.
• Carry out class management at Conkers visitor centre and host sites.
• Occasional work at other host business sites as required.
• Engage with external employers and learners during site visits.

Skills

Communication

Differentiation

Behaviour management

SEND knowledge

Education

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Education/Support experience

Job description

Supported Internship Job Coach
Part time, Term time, 22.2 hours per week, 36 weeks per year
£13,028 per annum (£27,142 pro rata)
Burton Town Centre Campus & Conkers (Swadlincote)

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a Job Coach to facilitate our Supported Interns in their academic learning and in the acquisition of employability skills, with specific responsibility for class management at our local host business, Conkers visitor centre. As much of the role is based at Conkers visitor centre, the successful candidate should be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions while supporting learners in a variety of practical and visitor-facing environments.

Occasional work at our other host business sites may also be required.

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting learners with a wide range of support and learning needs, always ensuring an innovative and inclusive approach. A good knowledge of SEND is essential along with strengths in communication, differentiation, and behaviour management. The role will require frequent interaction and site visits with clients and our external employers and good administrative skills will be needed.

A positive ?can do' attitude is required, coupled with a friendly and approachable nature. The position requires the successful candidate to be able to prioritise workloads and respond flexibly as situations demand.

We will need you to be self-motivated with a dedication to student achievement. Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is12 noon, Friday 18 September.