Job Coach - #2194051

Location: Manchester City Centre

Pay: From £18+ per hour

Job Type: Full-Time, 5 Days per Week

Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with SEND to develop independence, gain employability skills, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes?

We are currently seeking a dedicated Job Coach to join a dynamic team in Manchester City Centre. This rewarding role involves supporting learners both within educational settings and in workplace environments, helping them build confidence, develop industry-standard skills, and progress towards sustainable employment.

• Support learners in classroom and workplace settings, assisting with preparation, organisation and delivery of learning activities.
• Facilitate group sessions and deliver pre-planned employability activities, tutorials and job coaching sessions.
• Provide one-to-one support to learners, enabling them to develop independence and employment-related skills.
• Deliver specialist support using systematic instruction techniques to help learners gain industry-standard workplace competencies.
• Assist learners with personal development, pastoral support, personal care, eating and drinking, and moving and handling duties where required.
• Coordinate and deliver independent travel training programmes, supporting learners to travel confidently and safely.
• Work closely with teaching staff, parents, carers, employers, and external agencies to create successful employment and work placement opportunities.
• Support learners in completing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), ProMonitor records, portfolios and other documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to learner reviews, staff meetings and case conferences.
• Promote equality, diversity and disability awareness within workplace environments.
• Educate employers and colleagues on inclusive working practices and disability awareness.
• Participate in learner recruitment activities, including interviewing and assessing prospective interns.
• Support college events, open days and promotional activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with organisational procedures.
• Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and contribute to ongoing improvements in SEND education.

• Experience supporting young people or adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Strong understanding of employability support, job coaching, supported internships, or workplace learning programmes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with employers, education professionals and external support agencies.
• Confident supporting learners with varying communication, interaction and learning needs.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping abilities.
• Flexible approach to working across different sites and environments.
• Passionate about helping learners achieve independence and positive employment outcomes.

• Exclusive access to roles within leading FE colleges and training providers
• Dedicated support from a Specialist SEN Consultant
• CV advice and interview preparation
• Health Cash Plan & REED Discount Club
• Statutory Sick Pay, Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Access to REED Learning and Development programmes
• Eye test and spectacle vouchers

If this opportunity sounds of interest, Apply Today!