What skills and experience we're looking for

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT APPLY. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a MAT incorporating [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Wilson Stuart School, Queensbury School and Mayfield School. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is based in Erdington, Birmingham and is a Specialist Further Education College for learners aged 19-25 years with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. In November 2023 we were graded Outstanding in every single aspect of an Ofsted Inspection.

Our adopted college motto is ‘Believing is achieving’, which resonates through everything we do at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and it’s at the heart of what we want our students to aspire to. We constantly strive for excellence, and as part of our on-going development of a highly successful specialist college, we have a Job Coach vacancy to join our team of professional and dedicated people.

The college is a very happy and positive working environment. All staff are friendly and very supportive, we have excellent facilities and a superb environment to support teaching and learning and prepare our students for adulthood. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends’.

The right candidate will have:

• An NVQ Level 3 Vocational or Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent), plus minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C and above (or equivalent)
• A good understanding of how students learn and develop in education
• The ability to support the work placement team in meeting the needs of all students, including mentoring, pastoral care and assisting with the physical care of students as and when required
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups of students
• Excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour
• The skills to support students in the workplace and whilst out in the community

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. If you would like to arrange an informal visit please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Happy and enthusiastic staff and students who are proud of their college.
• A supportive working environment that promotes teamwork among the staff.
• A friendly and motivated staff team.
• A positive learning environment where young adults thrive in an outstanding college.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture.
• A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students.
• Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
• We offer 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support.
• Access to discounts and offers via BHSF.
• Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years’ plus service and 34 following 10 years’ plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions.
• Onsite parking at all sites.
• We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA’s, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides and Drivers.

If you are determined, ambitious, hardworking and you meet our requirements, then we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs will not be accepted for this application. View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) consists of 3 different Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25) and two mainstream day nurseries. You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that ‘Better Never Ends‘. Head office location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Erdington, Birmingham.