Job Reference:
ATR52540
Application deadline:
13/07/2025
Salary:
£24,550.00 - £24,550.00
Job Description
Job Title:
Job Coach
Salary:
£24,550 (pro rata)
Location:
Waterfront
Hours and Weeks per Year:
22.5 hours per week; 40 weeks per year
At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.
Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.
We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!
In the role of Job Coach, you’ll predominantly be based at Waterfront and your focus will be to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities to access an internal work placement and progress into paid employment. Your key responsibilities will be to support young people with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop job search skills and other work-related skills as required-
- To actively support learners within their work placements by providing on the job coaching and systematic instruction according to individual need
- To continually assess the progress of learners both formally and informally to contribute to their personalised employability plan, recording both development and distance travelled.
- To provide support and guidance to ensure that learners are successful after they have entered paid employment.
- To work closely with the Work Placement Co-ordinator to identify and secure potential opportunities for learners on the Pre-supported Internship Programme and on other programmes in Foundation Learning
- To maintain accurate records of support provided
- To develop partnerships with local organisations.
Ideally, you’ll have a level 2 qualification in supporting learners with additional needs (or be able to prove equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in working with young people with SEND. It’s important that you’re able to work with students with high needs and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Closing Date: 13 July 2025 (11:59pm)
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)
Proposed Interview Date: 18 July 2025
TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below “Kirklees College Application Form” before clicking "Apply" – you will need to attach your completed form as your application.
If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.
As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.