WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL SEND JOB COACH AT ACTIVATE LEARNING?

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience working with young people with SEND in educational or training settings.
• The ability to break down tasks and provide clear, structured instructions to support learner understanding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Experience in a Further Education (FE) environment is desirable, though not essential.

WHO WE ARE:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

ABOUT THE ROLE: SEND JOB COACH

We are seeking enthusiastic Job Coaches to join our supportive team at Guildford College. In this role, you will provide tailored support to young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) enrolled in our Employability Programmes, within the Learners with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (LLDD) department.
As a Job Coach, you’ll play a vital role in helping students of all abilities develop key employability skills through active participation in our Learning Companies. Working closely with the Learning Company Coordinator, you’ll ensure the smooth daily operation of these work-based learning environments. Flexibility is key, as you may be required to support across multiple Learning Companies based on need.
In addition to delivering practical coaching, you will monitor student progress, assess performance, and guide learners in achieving their individual goals and learning outcomes.
This is a full-time, term-time only role (0.8 FTE), working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience working with young people with SEND in educational or training settings.
• The ability to break down tasks and provide clear, structured instructions to support learner understanding.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, and external partners.
• Experience in a Further Education (FE) environment is desirable, though not essential