Job Coach (Reduced Year)

About the Role

This is a Full-Time, Reduced Year role: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. 

Foundation Studies are looking for a competent Job Coach to support SEN students to enhance their strengths and employability skills. Working within the World of Work Pathway - Sourcing work placement opportunities to enable SEN students to gain employment skills. Supporting students to develop their confidence, life skills in preparation for adulthood and work related skills for SEN students.

What You Will Do

Developing effective job coaching and employment plans. 

Communication with SEN students to understand their goals and to enable students to reach their full potential. 

Undertake training/orientation prior to beginning of work placement.

Provide ongoing support in the workplace as required. To be negotiated with the student and employer on an individual basis.

Contribute to reviews providing feedback on progress in line with the RARPA process.

Complete progress reviews with employer / business, Course Lead, Programme Manager and student.

About You

Educated to at least NVQ3 or equivalent.

English and Mathematics at least Level 2 or above or a willingness to improve in 1 or both disciplines to a level 3 or above.

Experience of working with SEN students.

Good knowledge of Equality legislation and the rights of disabled individuals in the workplace.

Understanding of the job preparation process and strategies to assist to support and develop SEN students with employment skills.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service) Academic 37 days Senior Management 37 days

Generous Pension schemes Teachers’ Pension Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme

Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 

Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities  - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

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.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.