At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate supported internships for young adults with learning disabilities.
- Company: St Helens College and Knowsley Community College, committed to equality and diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy a positive work environment, generous holidays, and discounts at college outlets.
- Other info: Temporary role until June 2027 with opportunities for career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by helping young adults transition into the workforce.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification and experience in supported learning preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 37659 £ per year.
- Supported Internship Job Coach – Temporary
- Full‑time – 36 hours per week
- Temporary until June 2027
- Job Purpose
The role is to proactively, efficiently and effectively plan and coordinate the supported internship provision in both Knowsley and St Helens.
The successful candidate will support young adults with a learning disability so that they can transition into work by providing high‑quality support, training and skills to college students and clients, thereby helping the Colleges to achieve their mission, aims and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Proactively, efficiently and effectively plan and coordinate the supported internship provision in both Knowsley and St Helens.
- Provide high‑quality support, training and skills to college students and clients.
- Assist young adults with a learning disability to transition into work.
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in a specialist area.
- Coaching qualification (desirable).
- Experience and knowledge within Supported Learning.
- Experience working with young people in a learning environment.
- Experience working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Benefits
- Positive and enjoyable working environment.
- 36‑hour work week.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Temporary contract until June 2027.
- Generous pension contribution.
- Death in service benefits.
- Free on‑site parking.
- 10 % discount at all College Catering outlets and subsidised Starbucks.
- 15 % discount on meals at the Colours restaurant on Thursday and Friday evenings.
- 15 % discount on treatments in the College Hair & Beauty Salons.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discount Scheme.
- Well‑being events and access to a well‑being portal.
- CPD and opportunities for career development within the team and wider college.
- Equality and Diversity
St Helens College and Knowsley Community College are committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
All staff and volunteers share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Visa Sponsorship
This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Location and Application Details
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom – WA10 1PP.
Posting date: 6 days ago. Closing date: 14/07/2026.
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Contact Details:
Knowsley Community College Recruitment Team
