Job Coach – Rise (FTC)
Empower Young People. Build Confidence. Transform Futures Through Employment.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
We have invested over £50m in our facilities over the past nine years, including our East London Institute of Technology, creating outstanding learning and working environments for staff and students alike.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Job Coach, you'll provide personalised support to young people throughout their Supported Internship journey and beyond, helping them gain the confidence, employability skills and workplace experience needed to secure long-term employment. You'll work closely with employers, families and support services to create positive outcomes for every learner. Please note that this vacancy is a fixed-term contract for the duration of c9 months.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver tailored job coaching within host businesses and follow-on employment settings using Training through Systematic Instruction (TSI) methodology.
- Support interns to develop workplace skills including communication, travel training, interview preparation, workplace behaviours and independence.
- Build strong relationships with employers, helping to create inclusive workplaces and natural support networks.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, employers and external agencies to overcome barriers to employment.
- Support interns with job searching, workplace adjustments, Access to Work applications and progression into sustained employment.
- Maintain accurate learner records, support plans, progress reviews and funding documentation.
- Contribute to Education, Health and Care (EHC) annual reviews and provide formal reports where required.
- Deliver RARPA-based learning, reinforce curriculum content and support learner assessment where appropriate.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and highly organised individual who is passionate about helping young people with SEND achieve successful employment outcomes.
You will ideally have:
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or Level 2 equivalent.
- Experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- Experience within coaching, training, education or supported employment.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with employers, families and external agencies.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with experience maintaining accurate learner records.
- Good IT skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
- A sound understanding of SEND, learning support and inclusive employment practices.
- A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and promoting learner wellbeing.
- A training or coaching qualification, TSI certification and a full driving licence would be advantageous.
What’s In It for You?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary – Grade BSSF19 - 21.
- Generous holiday and pension packages.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference by supporting young people into sustainable employment and independent futures.
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
As part of our commitment to a safe and professional working environment, Barking & Dagenham College may conduct a check of publicly available social media profiles (e.g. LinkedIn, X, Facebook etc.) as part of pre-onboarding checks. For further information, please request a copy of our Social Media Checks policy directly from the Talent team.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs, and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
