An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Health and Science Department for a Lecturer in Early Years/Health. We are looking for someone with experience of working closely with students within an FE environment and able to support and guide them through their time within our department. The ideal person will be an experienced practitioner and teacher, from an early years background (with a qualification at level 3 or above) with experience of Cache Level 2 and 3 qualifications . There is also a requirement to delivery NCFE Health units to a level 2 cohort on subjects that include safeguarding, communication and human growth. The role will be based at our Thurrock campus.Benefits include...Holiday – 40 days holidayEmployee Assistance ProgrammePlus Bank holidaysCollege closure daysTeachers Pension - 28.68% college contributionContinued Professional DevelopmentFree breakfast at most campuses (term time only )Free parking( after obtaining a parking permit)Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!*depending on campusONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED
Latest Application By: 25-Feb-2026
Location: Thurrock Campus
Job Coach – Foundation and Supported Learning. Part Time, All Campuses – 22 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday (Home Working) – 52 weeks per year.
About Us: At South Essex College are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers all students, especially those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our Supported Internship programme is designed to help students with SEND gain the skills and experience needed to secure sustainable employment. We believe that with the right support, every student can achieve their full potential.
The Role: We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Job Coach to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities as they pursue their employment ambitions. In this role, you will work closely with students, local employers, and the teaching team to develop and implement supported internships and work experience placements tailored to the individual needs of each student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Job Coaching Strategies: Work with students to create personalised job coaching plans that align with their strengths, interests, and career goals.
- Employer Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create meaningful supported internships and work experience opportunities.
- Individual Support: Provide flexible, tailored support to students with a range of abilities and needs, ensuring they can successfully progress into and sustain employment.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the teaching team and employers to ensure a cohesive approach to supporting students in their work placements.
- Assessment and Guidance: Assess students’ needs and provide guidance to help them overcome professional challenges, develop their strengths, and achieve their employment goals.
- Daily Task Support: Assist students with their everyday work activities and help them adapt to new tasks in their placements.
What We Are Looking For:
Essential:
- Experience working with students with SEND, particularly those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with students, employers, and colleagues.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with SEND in achieving their employment goals.
- Effective time management skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.
- Good level of administration skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating with a team.
- A valid driving license is required for this role.
Desirable:
- Experience in job coaching or a similar role within a further education setting.
- Familiarity with assistive technology and other resources that support students with SEND in the workplace.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice.
Why Join Us?
- Holiday: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and college closure days.
- Pension: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Professional Development: Access to continued professional development opportunities.
- Wellbeing Support: A range of wellbeing support services available to staff.
- Free Parking: Available with a valid parking permit.
- Free Breakfast: Provided during term time.
- Additional Benefits: Contributions to eye tests, flu jabs, cycle-to-work schemes, RAC discounts and more.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application outlining your suitability for the role.
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
As a Marine Engineering Tutor/Assessor, you will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching for full-time Marine Engineering courses.
- Provide work-based assessment, coaching, and support to apprentices, ensuring timely progress and achievement, including End Point Assessment.
- Conduct workplace visits, practical assessments, and progress reviews using Smart Assessor.
- Build strong relationships with employers and learners, offering guidance and generating future opportunities.
- Contribute to curriculum development and create engaging learning materials.
- Maintain accurate records and comply with College and awarding body standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Marine industry qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent (Electrical/Mechanical).
- Substantial work experience in the marine engineering sector.
- Effective communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly, including occasional travel.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape the future of marine engineering talent.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing CPD.
- Access to excellent facilities and resources.
South Essex College are looking for a Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician. Your responsibility would be to carry out daily/weekly/monthly checks on tools, machinery, and equipment. There role would also include maintaining compliance with COSHH and PUWER and other safety regulations. Keep accurate safety records for audits and inspections. Manage safe storage and handling of materials, chemicals, and equipment.The Plumbing technician is also needed for Curriculum & Assessment Support they will need to order and maintain stock/materials in line with curriculum plans and assessment schedules.Set up workshop spaces and equipment for practical sessions.Provide technical assistance to tutors during practical delivery.Support for Plumbing Apprenticeships ensuring workshops reflect industry-standads and also to prepare for EPA training.Liaise with suppliers/employers to keep materials and tools up to date.Manage stock control to reduce wasteHelp organise workshop timetables and resource usage.Support staff inductions and safe-use training for equipment.Support awarding body inspections and internal audits.The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please note: South Essex College is closed for the festive period from Wednesday 24th December 2025, reopening on Friday 2nd January 2026. During this time, emails will not be monitored. If you are having difficulties logging onto our system please email jobs@southessex.ac.uk and a member of the team will respond to any enquiries upon our return.
We are looking for a motivated and suitably qualified individual to join our dynamic team as a Early Years setting work place Assessor. This is a part time position, working 22.5 hours per week. We can be flexible around any care commitments.You will hold demonstrable industry competence in the early years field, and hold a minimum level 3 in early years qualification, along with an assessors award. You should have the ability to encourage and inspire young people due to the experience that you have in this industry.We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, passion and a vibrant personality that can motivate our young students and provide high quality assessment & support. A driving licence would also be preferable due to the industry placement locations but is not essential. This role is based from our Southend City College. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED
Latest Application By: 24-Feb-2026
College Information Services Analyst, Full Time, Luckyn Lane Campus
Latest Application By: 22-Feb-2026
Tutor, Workforce adult skills 37hrs per week, 52 weeks per year. Southend CampusWe are looking for a motivated, multi-skilled Tutor to help deliver a range of training programmes in a fast-paced environment to help the unemployed get into work.Applicants must be in possession of a level 3 teaching or training qualification and should be confident in teaching short programmes in relation to the workplace such as customer service, health and safety, conflict management, employability skills, problem solving etc.College Benefits:-35 days holidayPlus Bank HolidaysCollege Closure daysTeacher’s PensionContinued professional developmentFree breakfast at most campuses (Term time only)Free Parking, subject to obtaining a parking permitVarious other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work scheme, RAC discounts and more!The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
Latest Application By: 22-Feb-2026
Location: Thurrock Campus
As a key member of the Higher Education team the HE outreach coordinator will play a vital part in implementing the Access element of the Access and Participation plan. This role requires a dedicated member of staff to liaise with schools, external stakeholders and academic staff to create a developed series of interventions which can demonstrably be shown to encourage aspiration towards higher education and increase the attainment of those students involved.This role will be a key part of ensuring that the targets outlined in the Access and Participation Plan are met. The Access and Participation targets are divided between Access, Success and Progression with projects undertaken in each area focused on specific targets. The APP projects are approved, overseen and managed by the Widening Participation Officer with different members of staff engaged in undertaking the projects directly. All projects are data driven and underpinned by the OfS equality of opportunity risk register.The role is crucial to supporting the Faculty of Higher Education to deliver its widening participation agenda and realise its commitment to increasing the proportion of students from under-represented groups admitted to and successfully completing their studies, closing any relative gaps between students with different characteristics across the entirety of the student-life-cycle.Holiday – 30 days holiday (pro rata)Plus Bank holidaysCollege closure daysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLocal Government Pension SchemeContinued Professional DevelopmentFree breakfast at most campuses (term time)Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permitVarious other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED
Latest Application By: 25-Feb-2026
Join Our Exciting Journey!Now is an exciting time to join the Marketing and Communications department as we continue to transform our marketing activities and elevate the South Essex Colleges Group brand. With three colleges across Southend, Basildon and Thurrock, alongside the University Centre South Essex, we are proud to support thousands of students each year in a vibrant and ambitious environment.We are looking for a Marketing and Communications Assistant to support the delivery of our digital presence through our website and wider marketing activities. This fixed role offers valuable hands on experience in digital content development, creative production and project coordination, ideal for a recent graduate looking for their next step or someone seeking a fresh challenge.The role holder will help develop engaging website content, organise creative assets, support photography and video shoots, and contribute to our social media activity . You’ll work closely with the Website Project Manager and the wider Marketing teams to ensure content is accurate, engaging and aligned with our brand messaging.We are looking for someone who is highly organised, full of initiative and able to manage multiple tasks with confidence. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator and demonstrate a strong can-do approach. You will gain experience across content creation, digital asset management, social media, events and project support while contributing to a major transformation project with real impact.If you believe you are the perfect fit and are ready to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.Holiday – 30 days holidayPlus Bank holidaysCollege closure daysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeLocal Government Pension SchemeContinued Professional DevelopmentFree breakfast at most campuses (term time)Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permitVarious other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE E-RECRUIT WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED
Latest Application By: 24-Feb-2026
Location: All Campuses
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