Job Coach: Pre and Supported Internships

Location: Rotherham Campus

Salary : A GBP 26,094 a year + benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37 hours a week, all year round + holidays

Closing Date: 07th of September 2026

Not everyone sees potential, but you do Were looking for an enthusiastic, creative and people:focused Job Coach to help young people with Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans take meaningful steps towards employment, independence and brighter futures.

In this role, youll be out in workplaces, building relationships, solving problems, celebrating achievements and helping learners discover what theyre capable of. One day, you might be supporting a learner to master a new workplace task; then, the next, coaching them on independent travel or helping an employer create a more inclusive environment.

If youre passionate about inclusion, believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to work, and love seeing people succeed, wed love to hear from you.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Supporting learners in the workplace to build confidence, independence and employability skills.
• Breaking down tasks, providing coaching and gradually reducing support as learners become more capable.
• Tracking progress, capturing feedback and maintaining clear records of skills development.
• Helping learners understand workplace expectations, including behaviour, timekeeping, dress code and health and safety.
• Supporting independent travel and wider readiness for work.
• Working closely with employers to create inclusive, supportive environments.
• Be the first point of contact to resolve challenges with learners, families and employers.
• Supporting progression into sustained, meaningful paid employment.

What You Will Bring

• Experience that Counts: You have a proven track record of supporting students with emotional, behavioural or learning difficulties.
• A Professional Toolkit: You hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy and have a solid grasp of IT skills for accurate recording and tracking.
• A Can:Do Attitude: You are comfortable working with sensitive information, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and data protection.
• Resilience and Agility: You are a team player who can build strong relationships with stakeholders, even when managing conflicting deadlines.
• Operational Readiness: You are willing to undertake any training required for the post and have a commitment to equality and diversity that matches our own as a Disability Confident employer.

If your experience or strengths look a little different, still apply. We dont expect a perfect match. If you can bring energy, commitment and belief in what this role stands for, we want to hear from you. Well also support you to grow and develop in the role, helping you build the skills you need to succeed.

Department Info

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Inclusive Curriculum and working closely with the Curriculum Team; Lecturers, Teaching Assistants and other Job Coaches. You will work with the Inclusive curriculum team.

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6 to 23.68)
• 41 days annual leave per year, including closure during the Christmas period plus bank holidays
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health and wellbeing and benefits schemes, including in:house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part:time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities, including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry:recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of