Job Title: Job Coach x 2 Salary: £24,550 - £24,850 Location: Springfield Sixth Form Centre, Dewsbury Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 hours / 52 weeks At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors. Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others. We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story! In the role of Job Coach, you'll predominantly be based in Dewsbury at the Springfield Sixth Form centre and your focus will be on supporting young people with SEND into employment. You will be working alongside another job coach, a work placement officer and a curriculum lead. You will be responsible for visiting young people with SEND on their work placements and using job coaching techniques to support the young people's development. The attached job description gives more detailed information about the responsibilities and requirements of the role. You will need a minimum of a Level 2 qualification in literacy and numeracy. You will have extensive experience of working with students with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities including ASD, as well as experience of working with employers and other external stakeholders and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role. Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel. We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another. Closing Date : 06/07/2025 at 11:59pm (We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications) Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below Kirklees College Application Form" before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application. If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact [... Click Apply... ] Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied. As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.