Student Employment Support Worker; Job Coach

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Reference:
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Expiry date: :59:00.000

Location:

Guildford

Benefits:
Competitive holiday, excellent career pathways and fantastic onsite facilities

About the role:
Student Employment Support Worker (Job Coach)

We are seeking an enthusiastic Student Employment Support Worker (Job Coach) to join our supportive team at Guildford College. In this role, you will provide tailored support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) enrolled in our Employability Programmes, within the Learners with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (LLDD) department.

As a Job Coach, you’ll play a vital role in helping students of all abilities develop key employability skills through active participation in external work placements. Working closely with the Lead Job Coach, you’ll ensure the smooth daily operation of these work-based learning environments. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to support across multiple Learning Companies based on need.

In addition to delivering practical coaching, you will monitor student progress, assess performance, and guide learners in achieving their individual goals and learning outcomes.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role working 37 hours per week during term-time based at our Guildford College campus. The contract ends in July 2027.

What do you need to be a successful Student Employment Support Worker (Job Coach) at Activate Learning?

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience working with young people with SEND in educational or training settings.
• The ability to break down tasks and provide clear, structured instructions to support learner understanding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Experience in a Further Education (FE) environment is desirable, though not essential.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Activate Learning Group

Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards
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  Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups
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  Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits
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  Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development
  : continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support
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  Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes
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  Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave
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  Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Competitive salaries
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