We are seeking enthusiastic, patient and motivated Job Coaches / Teaching Assistants with employability experience to support young adults within a specialist SEN college.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, coaching and supporting young people to reach their full potential.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Supporting young adults with Autism (ASC), learning disabilities and additional needs to develop their employability skills.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support within the college and during external work placements.

• Helping students develop essential workplace skills, including communication, teamwork, timekeeping and problem-solving.

• Supporting CV writing, interview preparation, job applications and workplace readiness.

• Encouraging independence, confidence, self-esteem and decision-making.

• Supporting students to access and maintain work placements, helping them overcome barriers to employment.

Who Would Be Suitable?

We welcome applications from candidates with a variety of professional backgrounds, including:

• Job Coaches / Employment Support Workers 

• SEN Teaching Assistants 

• Employability Coaches 

• Support Workers

• Youth Workers / Mentors 

• Careers Advisers 

• Psychology Graduates 

Previous experience working in a specialist college is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience from education, care, youth work, employment support and coaching backgrounds.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people''s futures.

• Work within a specialist SEN college.

• Develop experience in supported employment and vocational education.

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you have the experience, enthusiasm and passion to help young people with additional needs develop the skills to access meaningful employment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now:
To discuss this opportunity or your suitability, contact Fatima-Zohra Chehalfi at (url removed)  or call (phone number removed). 

Submitting an updated CV with your expression of interest will strengthen your application