£17,684.17 per annum - Salary estimation based on 30 hours per week, Term Time Only: 40 weeks per year. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
WCG is looking to appoint an experienced practitioner to help provide high quality and effective job coaching, enabling students with SEN to be successful in their work placements as part of an internship programme.
The person would work with the Head of School for Supported Learning and Engagement as well as the Supported Learning team to meet the needs of Supported Interns that are recruited as part of a programme offer.
The post holder will be required to work with the teams and to ensure that the Intern is supported both in college and at their work placements.
The person appointed will support the interns, manage their day to day work placements and seek out new opportunities in conjunction with the work experience coordinator. They will support the intern at college one day per week, with selection, delivery and assessment of the employability modules and assist with job searching, application, interview techniques for future employment opportunities. They will support interns to apply for any associated supporting finance such as Access to Work through the DWP.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.
● Teach and assess the employability qualification.
● Communicate with students to understand their goals and ambitions.
● Assist students to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals.
● Assess the strengths of students and teach them to use them effectively.
● Assess the aptitudes, aspirations and potential of students and consider these against potential opportunities around the host company.
● Network with internal teams within the host company, to influence key stakeholders and negotiate terms and timing for tailored student placements.
● Produce detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for specific tasks students will undertake in a work placement.
● Guide students in learning to complete job tasks.
● Help in the development of motivation and skills.
● Provide pastoral care for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to enable them to achieve the aims of the internship.
● Provide counselling and support to promote increased maturity, personal growth and resilience in students.
● Promote self-determination and ownership in students towards finding paid employment on completion of the internship.
● Work with young people with differing capabilities and needs within the same peer group.
● Provide coaching in effective job search techniques.
● Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills.
● Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities.
● Monitor and evaluate progress of students.
● Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports.
● Participate in required Job Coach training.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
WORKING WEEKS
This post is normally for 40 working weeks per year but this may be less if the post holder starts after the beginning of the academic year. Salary will be paid in equal monthly amounts across the academic year.
HOURS OF WORK
The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 30 hours per week.
PLACE OF WORK
The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Moreton Morrell College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
● Comprehensive training programme
● Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
● Superb health and wellbeing support with
● The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield
● Free on-site gym
● Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses
● Cycle to work scheme
● Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons
● Pension schemes
● Free will writing service
● Free car parking on-site
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Attainments
* GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 qualification
* Willingness to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI)
* Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet, MS Office and other software applications.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Experience of working/teaching/supporting young people.
* Ability to work independently and to deadlines
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
* Good problem solving skills
* Excellent organisational and coordination skills
* Ability to negotiate with / influence stakeholders at all levels
* Good communication skills both verbal and written
* Flexible and enthusiastic approach
* Ability to relate well with staff and students
* Ability to motivate students at all levels and from a wide range of programme areas
* Commitment to equal opportunities and to inclusive learning principles
* Ability to respond to the needs of students, colleagues and other relevant parties
* Commitment to high level of student achievement and to continuous quality improvement.
* IT literate
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
* Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,317.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Do you have experience of working/teaching/supporting young people?
* If you do not have TSI, are you willing to acquire appropriate qualifications in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) ?
* Are you familiar with supported internships – who they are aimed at, how they work and the expected outcomes?
* Do you have experience working in a commercial environment?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: CS11922