Full job descriptionLocation: Manchester City Centre
Pay: From £18+ per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, 5 Days per Week
Job Coach OpportunityAre 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.
Key Responsibilities*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.
Ideal Candidate*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.
Why Work With Reed FE?*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
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