A Foundation Learning post at DN Colleges Group supporting the DFN Project SEARCH programme, which helps young people with SEND move into paid work. The core of the job is coaching interns on placement, teaching employability and vocational skills, and building their independence in real workplaces. At 35.5 hours a week, the work spans learners, host employers, families and partner organisations, so relationship-building matters as much as coaching. Applicants need SEND experience and a Level 2 SEND qualification, and agency candidates are not sought.
What the job involves
- Provide individualised job coaching to interns within workplace placements
- Teach workplace skills, employability behaviours and safe working practices
- Support interns to understand workplace culture, communication and professional expectations
- Develop natural workplace support networks and encourage increasing independence
- Plan and deliver classroom-based employability and vocational learning sessions
- Assess learner progress and develop personalised vocational and training plans
- Build and maintain strong relationships with host businesses, managers and workplace mentors
- Support the recruitment and selection of new interns onto the programme
- Work with families, employers and partner organisations to support employment outcomes
- Maintain accurate records, reports and programme documentation
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent relevant vocational or professional experience
- Level 2 SEND qualification
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or equivalent
Experience
- Experience working in a SEND educational setting
- Experience supporting learners with SEND to build knowledge, skills and confidence
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Motivating, mentoring and supporting learners
What’s offered
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas
- Access to a pension scheme
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Involvement in innovative programmes that change lives
- Flexible working where operationally appropriate
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
