The Manchester College has many Campus locations across Greater Manchester, each with its own specialist cutting-edge facilities within a friendly and supportive environment. We are the largest Further Education College in the UK providing education and training to a wide range of learners.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Foundation Learning Department as a Job Coach on a permanent, full time (35 hours per week), term time only basis.

As Job Coach you will be supporting the needs of individual learners, ensuring that they receive high quality, training, and support. This will include activities such as; systematic instruction, facilitating small group delivery, in-class support, carrying out Support Interviews, writing of Personal Learning Plans, Personal Care Plans and Support Targets, carrying out reviews on the effectiveness of delivered support both in small groups and key worker support for individual learners. Support is predominately for 16-25-year-olds but could be provided for all of the College's divisions including 16-19, Adults, Apprenticeships and H.E. as appropriate.

In order to do this role, you will need:

• Minimum of a Level 2 support qualification in a specialist area or equivalent experience or willingness to obtain a Level 2 support qualification in a specialist area.
• Minimum of a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
  Experience of working with young people and adults with a SEND in an education environment.
• Experience and knowledge, empathy and understanding of the specific issues relating to the education of young people and adults with a SEND.
• Experienced and competent in the use of IT systems, such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of specific assistive technology or specialist software in supporting learners with a SEND.
• Have excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written; and the ability to communicate effectively with learners, teachers, parents, and other educational professionals.
• Ability to self-evaluate and make necessary adaptations to own practice and make suggestions to others.
• Successfully contribute to support a culture of teamwork within a multi-disciplinary environment.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 5 bank holidays (pro-rated for weeks worked per year).
• 3 well-being days.
• Free Breakfast.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Simply Health scheme care vouchers.

The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.

Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

The closing date for this job advert is 11/09/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.