About the Role

This role is part-time, reduced year - 30 hours a week, 36 weeks per year.

Keighley College is recruiting for a Job Coach for Supported Internships to join our team.

The Job Coach will be responsible for supporting learners with SEND in Keighley College within the Supported Internship Programme. You will develop the confidence and work-related skills of students wishing to make their next move out of college and into paid employment.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality service delivery, building strong relationships with employers and external agencies, and, ultimately, empowering students to achieve their career goals.

What You Will Do

• Undertake training prior to the beginning of the Internship.
• Provide on-going support in the workplace as required.
• Liaise with internal and external agencies/services/employers to provide useful support and opportunities for the student.
• Support students in and out of class to attend interviews for permanent jobs.
• Represent Supported Internships at events.
• Work closely with the central SEND team and contribute to EHCP reviews meetings and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed

About You

• English and Mathematics at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Experience of working with learners with SEND.
• Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals within the workplace.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge.
• Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the Sector.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements