About The Role
Part‑time, 30 hours a week, 36 weeks per year. Pro‑rata salary: £16,147, progressing to £16,612 per annum.
Keighley College is recruiting for a Job Coach for Supported Internships to support learners with SEND in the Supported Internship Programme. The role involves developing confidence and work‑related skills of students planning to move into paid employment.
What You Will Do
- Facilitate employability training prior to the beginning of the Internship.
- Provide ongoing support in the workplace as required.
- Liaise with internal and external agencies, services and 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 review meetings, and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed.
About You
- English and mathematics at Level 2 or above, with willingness to improve to Level 3 or above.
- Experience working with learners with SEND.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals in the workplace.
- Relevant up‑to‑date subject knowledge.
- Relevant experience, knowledge and understanding of working in the sector.
Benefits
The group offers a range of benefits, including:
- Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum and Management); 39 days plus bank holidays (Curriculum support and business support).
- Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
- CPD opportunities: annual staff conference plus two additional staff development days.
- Qualifications support: PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives: family‑friendly policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
- Travel and commuting: discounted travel through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus, and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
Safeguarding
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references. It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Keighley College is dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, treating every candidate with fairness, respect and equity. We ensure equal opportunities, remove bias and promote a diverse talent pool.
Recruitment Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate submitted speculatively through an agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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