Job Coach

Do you want a career where you are helping young people achieve their full potential? Would you like to work in a role where no two days will be the same? If yes, then Randstad student support has an ideal role for you!

We are looking for committed and reliable individuals who are ready to take on a new role. You will be supporting students at Bedford College who need assistance in their everyday lives at college, due to having learning difficulties.

Students you will be supporting could be studying any of the following curriculum areas:

• Art
• Catering
• Child Care
• Construction
• English
• Engineering
• Fabrication & Welding
• Floristry
• Foundation Learning
• Health & Social Care
• I.T.
• Maths
• Sport
• Travel & Tourism
• Uniform Services

Responsibilities

As a Job Coach you will be required to do the following, and more depending on the needs of the student:

• Providing support to students in group based sessions under the direction of the Tutor
• Helping students to transition from educational life to working life
• Developing learner's English and Maths skills
• Having the ability to keep students on task and engaged
• Promoting independent learning with your students
• Helping students in the workplace - assisting them with their placements
• Working within the policies and procedures of the college, in partnership with other staff and teams
• Attending staff and review meetings where necessary

Requirements:

• Level 2 or equivalent in Maths and English
• Maintain a professional and confidential approach at all times
• A Driving licence and your own vehicle
• A Desire to support and help students to reach their full potential
• Health and safety awareness

Desirable:

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning difficulties and mental health diagnoses (such as autism, ADHD)
• Flexible in supporting a variety of people with many different needs
• Ability to use your own initiative in challenging situations
• Be an empathetic person who can understand the needs of others

Benefits:

• Full training provided
• E-learning and CPD
• Free DBS check
• Free on site parking at the college
• Working with the UK's leading provider
• 28 days holiday pay

If you are looking to get stuck in and have hands-on experience in making a difference to students' lives, apply today!

Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.