Job Title: Special Needs Job Coach - Worcester
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £28,500 per annum
About the Role / Job Summary
This role is with a leading national charity operating in the disability and public/non-profit sector. The Special Needs Job Coach will deliver employability and job-coaching support to post-16 learners with special educational needs and disabilities. The post is classroom and community-facing, requiring regular liaison with tutors, employers, and carers to support learner progression into work placements and sustainable employment. The role supports regulated education provision and contributes to quality and compliance standards across programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver tailored job-coaching sessions and employability skills to learners with special educational needs.
- Provide in-class support and one-to-one coaching to improve workplace readiness and communication skills.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with local employers to secure work placements and opportunities.
- Offer pastoral support, monitor learner welfare, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to remove barriers to participation.
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to program planning, curriculum delivery, and outcomes tracking to meet performance targets.
- Travel within the Worcester area to attend placements and employer meetings as required.
Experience Requirements
- Experience working with learners with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 in English and Maths, or equivalent functional skills qualifications.
- Must drive and have access to their own car.
- Experience supporting post-16 learners, preferably within an employability or vocational setting.
- Experience engaging with employers and arranging work placements or supported internships.
- Experience working within regulated education or funded programs is preferred.
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Special Needs Job Coach - Worcester employer: Morgan Hunt
As a leading higher education institution in Birmingham, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that prioritises academic excellence and student engagement. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our lecturers have ample opportunities for growth, while our vibrant community encourages meaningful contributions to the field of accounting and finance. Join us to make a significant impact on the next generation of professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
