Job Coach - Supported Internships (Reduced-Year)

What You Will Do

• Participate in relevant training and/or undertake qualifications to effectively support young adults with SEND before and during their Supported Internship.
• Provide tailored, ongoing support to young adults on site at employer locations across Leeds, based on their individual needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners - including employers, services, and agencies to coordinate effective support and create meaningful opportunities for young adults.
• Support students both in and out of the classroom, including preparing them for interviews and accompanying them to interviews for permanent employment.
• Positively represent the Supported Internship department at events and employer engagement activities.
• Work closely with the central SEND team, contribute to EHCP review meetings, and ensure progress reviews and checkpoints are completed.
• Build strong, purposeful relationships with students, employers, and colleagues quickly and meaningfully.
• Work positively and effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

About You

• You have English and Mathematics qualifications at Level 2 or above, with a willingness to enhance your skills.
• You bring experience in working with young adults with SEND or in training individuals in various job roles, demonstrating a strong understanding of their needs and how to support their development.
• You have a good knowledge of equality legislation, the rights of disabled individuals, and the importance of reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
• You maintain relevant and current knowledge of your subject area, ensuring your expertise meets the evolving needs of the role and the young adults you support.
• You have relevant experience and a deep understanding of working in the sector, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical setting.
• You will have the ability to work positively and effectively as part of a team, while also demonstrating initiative when working independently.
• You show good judgement and have a strong understanding of the challenges and support needs of the young people you work with.

Benefits

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.  To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.