This permanent Job Coach role sits within Colchester Institute's Foundation and Supported Learning provision, placing students on work experience. The post involves finding and securing placements with employers, then visiting learners on site to check their safety, well-being and progress. It is a part-time, term-time role of 22 hours a week across 38 weeks, with tailored support for students with special educational needs. Candidates will need prior experience of working with young people with SEN and of working in a college setting.
What the job involves
- Source and secure work experience placements, working with employers to meet learners' needs and course requirements
- Visit students on placement to monitor safety, well-being and progress, giving ongoing support and guidance
- Coordinate 1:1 and small group support for students on work experience placements
- Prepare learners for placements and support them throughout the process
- Liaise with curriculum area heads, tutors and employers on placement expectations, learner progress and support needs
- Build effective working relationships with employers so placements meet student needs and skill development
- Complete placement paperwork and keep accurate records of student progress and placement details across all campuses
- Discuss suitable placements with students based on course requirements, employer availability and transport limitations
- Provide tailored support for students with special educational needs during placements
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (GCSE 4/C or equivalent)
- Educated to Level 3 or above in Foundation Learning, Supported Learning, SEN, Education or a related subject (equivalent professional qualifications may be considered)
Experience
- Developing new relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Working with young people with special educational needs and/or barriers to learning
- Working within a college setting
- Using database systems
- Working in a busy team, managing conflicting priorities
- Following policies and procedures to produce documents to a high standard of accuracy, presentation and speed
Skills & knowledge
- Providing a flexible, customer-focused administrative service that meets the needs of all stakeholders
What’s offered
- Investment in staff growth and development
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
