Job Coach, Education ​/ Teaching, Life Skills Coach​/Career Advisor

Role:Job Coach

Location:Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,522 and £26,754 per annum (pro Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks:30 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Contract Type:Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking Job Coach to join our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Employer & Placement Development - Build relationships with employers and organisations to create and support work experience, volunteering, and employment opportunities, including job carving to meet individual learner needs.
• Learner Assessment & Progress Planning - Assess learners’ aspirations, strengths, and support needs through vocational profiling, contribute to individual learning plans, and regularly review progress towards employment, volunteering, and education goals.
• Work Placement & Skills Support - Support learners with applications, placements, travel training, and workplace learning using systematic instruction methods to develop independence and employability skills.
• Stakeholder Liaison & Learner Wellbeing - Work closely with tutors, employers, placement providers, learners, and support networks to address training needs, pastoral concerns, and successful transitions into work or further education.
• Compliance, Monitoring & Administration - Maintain accurate records, monitor learner targets, ensure compliance with organisational procedures, support quality and audit requirements, and contribute to wider team and administrative responsibilities

• Education & Communication – Good general education with GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A–C), strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage effectively with students and staff.
• Experience & Knowledge – Some experience working with young people, understanding of SEND, and commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding practices.
• Personal Attributes – Patient, adaptable, proactive, and a good motivator with the ability to respond to student needs and take instruction as part of a team.
• Organisation & Problem Solving – Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, able to plan, prioritise, and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility & Compliance – Willing to work flexibly, travel with own transport, and undergo an enhanced DBS check to support a safe and inclusive learning environment.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education…