Job Coach

Yeovil College is thrilled to offer a unique, term-time only opportunity for a passionate Job Coach to make a real impact in the lives of learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in helping students develop the essential skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace. If you're excited by the opportunity to transform young lives and build the future workforce, this is the role for you! By collaborating with local employers, you will ensure that work placements are tailored to meet each learner's individual career goals and capabilities, all while fostering a supportive environment that encourages ambition and growth. Acting as an integral part of our Foundation Learning team, working alongside the Careers and Work Placement Coordinators to manage and monitor the progress of students within our 'Learning Companies' and external placements. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a work-life balance, as it is term-time only, with a combination of on-site work at the college and travel to external work placements. If you are passionate about helping learners of all abilities thrive in the workplace and are committed to empowering young people to achieve their career goals, we would love to hear from you.

• At least 2 years' experience of working with learners with learning difficulties and disabilities and learner behavioural problems.
• Confident to work with external agencies and partners and to represent the College.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• An excellent team player.
• Hold a UK driving licence and willingness to use own vehicle if required
  
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• Annual Salary: £22,500 [FTE]
• 30 hours per week, term time only
• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Access to free staff parking