About Reaseheath
Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners – from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.
Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.
Working at Reaseheath
Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.
We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.
Job Title: Job Coach
Status: Permanent, Term Time Only, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, 6th September 2026
Assessment Centre Date: W/C 14th September 2026
Salary: Salary shown is actual salary pro rata, based on term time only hours.
Overview
Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The Academy of Work, Land and Life at Reaseheath College is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our growing Supported Internship team.
Supported Internships provide a vital pathway into employment for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), enabling them to develop workplace skills and achieve successful employment outcomes. Working closely with learners, employers, families and external agencies, you will play a key role in helping learners realise their aspirations and maximise their independence.
About the role
This is a rewarding opportunity to support learners in a variety of workplace settings across Cheshire, helping them develop the skills, behaviours and confidence required for employment.
The successful candidate will provide tailored one-to-one support using person-centred approaches and Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) principles. You will work closely with employers to facilitate positive workplace experiences, promote inclusive employment practices and support learners to achieve their EHCP and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.
The role requires flexibility and the ability to travel regularly to employer sites across Cheshire and surrounding areas to provide workplace-based support, learner reviews, travel training and employer liaison.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality job coaching support to learners participating in Supported Internships.
- Undertake vocational profiling, job matching and job carving activities to support progression into employment.
- Use systematic instruction techniques to teach workplace tasks and progressively fade support to promote independence.
- Support learners to develop workplace skills, communication, confidence and employability behaviours.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with employers to support successful placements and employment outcomes.
- Monitor learner progress against EHCP outcomes, Preparation for Adulthood targets and individual goals.
- Maintain accurate learner records, progress reports and placement documentation.
- Travel throughout Cheshire and surrounding areas to provide workplace-based support, reviews and employer liaison.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of supporting young people and/or adults with SEND.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Supported Internships, Supported Employment and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes.
- Have excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
- Be confident working independently and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.
- Have experience of employer engagement and supporting individuals within workplace settings.
- Hold, or be willing to undertake, Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI).
- Understand person-centred approaches and the importance of promoting learner independence.
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
We can offer you:
- Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pluxee reward scheme
- Free on site gym membership
- Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
- Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
- Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] to arrange a conversation with our hiring managers.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.
The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.
Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [email protected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.
Safer Recruitment Statement
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.
Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.
Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.
Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.
