SEND Job Coach

SEND Job Coach

This is a full‑time, all year round role, working 37 hours per week.

Location:

Interviews will take place on‑site at one of our Weston-super-Mare campuses. You may be based at any of our Weston-super-Mare campuses.

• Carry out high‑quality Initial Needs Assessments and Vocational Profiling, and other assessments to establish support needs and track progress toward successful outcomes.
• Proactively deliver Job Coaching, implement the SEND Code of Practice, and adhere to the Supported Employment National Occupational Standards.
• Plan and review individual programmes of support to ensure all aspects of the student's Education Health and Care Plan are in place and progress is tracked.
• Maintain close liaison with the EHCP Coordinator to ensure a seamless process of applying for an EHCP, produce required documentation, and meet statutory requirements.

• Recognised LDD or SEND qualification (or willingness to gain a qualification within two years with College support).
• Successful learning support and job coaching experience with evidence of sustainable paid employment outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties and disabilities and their impact on learning, gaining, and sustaining paid employment.
• Experience with current evidence‑based job coaching and learning strategies.

Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.