Job Coach - Pathways; Reduced

Job Coach
- Future Pathways (Reduced Year)

Job Reference LUM
38537/2664

Number of Positions Requested: 1

Contract Type: LEG
- Permanent
- Reduced Year

39 weeks

Commencing at £26,195 with progression to £26,855 per annum pro rata

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 05/07/2026

Job Category: Student Support

Group Member: Leeds City College

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays;
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days;
  Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane)
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles

Leeds City College are seeking a Job Coach to support our Future Pathways department!

The primary focus of this exciting role is based within our brand-new, dedicated college Cafe Hub. Here, you will transform practical hospitality environment into a vibrant learning space, coaching students with high needs (all holding EHCPs) in real‑world barista, customer service, and employability skills. Beyond the cafe, you will play a vital role in sourcing external work experience opportunities for other learners within the Future Pathways setting, creating essential stepping stones that help them transition successfully into Supported Internships and future employment.

If you are looking for a rewarding role that combines specialised educational support with hands‑on vocational coaching, we want to hear from you.

Please note, this is a reduced year role (39 weeks). The pro rata salary is £23,902 to £24,505.

• Provide daily, hands‑on job coaching and hospitality training to learners within our new cafe space.
• Support SEND students to grow their confidence, workplace communication, and essential life skills.
• Actively identify, source, and secure external work experience placements for learners across the Future Pathways setting.
• Work closely with the SEND team to contribute to EHCP reviews, recording student milestones on Navigate.
• Complete robust risk assessments for the cafe hub and external work experience settings.

• You have a proven track record of working with young people or adults with learning difficulties/disabilities (SEND), ideally in a coaching or mentoring capacity.
• You possess knowledge of or experience in a catering, cafe, or hospitality environment and are enthusiastic about passing these practical skills on to others.
• You have the confidence and communication skills to connect with local employers, internal college teams, parents, and carers to secure placements and support students.
• You can manage records and comfortably adapt your coaching style to meet individual student needs.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

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