Work Experience Co-ordinator - Specialist SEN College - Staines Are you an organised, compassionate, and proactive individual looking for a rewarding role as a Work Experience Co-ordinator in Staines? We are seeking a dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to join a fantastic specialist post-16 SEN college in Staines, supporting young people with additional needs as they prepare for adulthood, independence, and employment. This exciting Work Experience Co-ordinator role in Staines is ideal for someone passionate about employability, SEND education, and helping young adults develop the confidence and skills needed for the workplace. The successful Work Experience Co-ordinator in Staines will coordinate meaningful work experience opportunities for learners both on-site and off-site, ensuring placements are engaging, supportive, and successful. About the Role - Work Experience Co-ordinator - Staines As a Work Experience Co-ordinator in Staines, you will work closely with learners, employers, teaching staff, and families to ensure students gain valuable workplace experience and develop essential employability skills. This Work Experience Co-ordinator position in Staines involves supporting learners with interview preparation, CV writing, workplace confidence, travel training, and ongoing support throughout their placements. The Work Experience Co-ordinator will play a vital role in helping learners successfully transition towards greater independence and future employment opportunities. Key Responsibilities of the Work Experience Co-ordinator Coordinating work experience placements for learners in and around Staines Supporting learners during both on-site and off-site work placements Assisting learners with interview preparation and employability skills Helping learners create and improve CVs and applications Supporting learners with travelling independently to and from placements Liaising with local employers across Staines and surrounding areas Monitoring placements and ensuring positive outcomes for learners and employers Providing encouragement and pastoral support throughout placements Working closely with teaching staff and families to support learner progress Ensuring all placements are safe, appropriate, and successful What We Are Looking For The ideal Work Experience Co-ordinator in Staines will: Have experience working with young people with SEND, ASD, SEMH, or additional needs Be passionate about supporting young adults into employment Have strong communication and organisational skills Be confident building relationships with employers and external professionals Be patient, adaptable, and solution-focused Be comfortable travelling locally around Staines Hold a full UK driving licence Have access to a vehicle with business insurance or insurance allowing driving for work purposes Why Apply for this Work Experience Co-ordinator Role in Staines? Fantastic opportunity to work as a Work Experience Co-ordinator in a specialist SEN environment Rewarding role supporting young adults in Staines to achieve greater independence Full-time position with a supportive and collaborative team Opportunity to build strong employer partnerships across Staines Varied and engaging role with no two days the same Excellent experience for candidates interested in SEND, employability, careers guidance, or post-16 education Opportunity to genuinely change the lives of young people in Staines If you are a passionate Work Experience Co-ordinator looking for a meaningful opportunity in Staines, we would love to hear from you. Apply today for this exciting Work Experience Co-ordinator role in Staines and help young people build confidence, independence, and valuable workplace skills for the future. "As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.