Role: Supported Internship Job Coach
Location: Bedford College Group, Chicksands Military Base
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between Salary is £24,522 - £26,754 (Pro -Rata) per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave (Pro – Rata) plus Bank holidays,People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 Hours per week | 52 Weeks per Year
Contract Type:Fixed-Term | 01/09/2026 – 28/02/2027 (Maternity Cover)
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Supported Internship Job Coach to join our Adult & Community Learning & ESOL department at The Bedford College Group.
As a Supported Internship Job Coach, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
1. Purpose & Outcomes – Supports learners to overcome barriers to learning, particularly in assessments and assignments, enabling achievement across all levels and progression into employment or further opportunities
2. Employer Engagement & Placements – Works with employers to source and develop work placements, volunteering and job opportunities, including job carving, ensuring health & safety compliance and ongoing placement support
3. Learner Planning & Progression – Develops and maintains individual learning and transition plans, conducts vocational profiling, monitors progress and reviews goals linked to employment, education and independence
4. Learner Support & Skills Development – Supports applications, placements and travel training, identifying skills gaps and liaising with tutors to embed employability and independence skills within learning
5. Collaboration & Professional Practice – Works closely with staff, employers and external partners, maintains accurate records, supports team functions and upholds safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities
About you:
6. Qualifications & Communication – Good general education with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively support learners and stakeholders
7. Knowledge & Experience – Solid understanding of SEND, with experience supporting young people in educational, work placement or care settings, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
8. Core Skills – Strong organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and support learner development
9. Personal Attributes – Adaptable, patient and proactive team player, able to use initiative, respond to learner needs and motivate others while promoting equal opportunities
10. Additional Requirements – Flexible working approach with own transport, willingness to follow direction, and commitment to safeguarding, including enhanced DBS clearance
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held:
11. 9th July
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
12. Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
13. Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
14. Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
15. Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
16. Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
17. Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Terms and Conditions - BCPS
18. 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
19. 27 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
20. Peoples Pension
21. Retail and leisure discounts