Job Coach – Foundation Learning
Closing in 10 days (30 November 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £21,798 per annum
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton, Somerset,
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 30 November 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Based at Taunton College
What will I be doing?
The Foundation Learning Department is for learners with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), barriers to learning and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). The provision is based across the College group and offers high-quality tailored programmes designed to meet the individual needs of learners.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Job Coach to co-ordinate and support work experience, Supported Internships and other Supported Employment activities within the department. The role will include establishing and maintaining close working relationships with external agencies and employers, on and off the job training and work with the tutors to place, train and monitor the students through successful placements leading to enhanced opportunities for employment. Alongside this to also arrange and promote work readiness activities, guest speakers and employer visits.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The successful candidate will be passionate about the Supported Employment agenda and advocate the benefits for employing people with SEND/SEMH to employers and the wider community. You will be organised and have the ability to prioritise, be flexible with your time management and have excellent communication skills. Whilst also ensuring that all administration including health and safety checks are complete.
What is in it for me?
UCS College Group offers a range of fantastic employee benefits including:
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting documents and information
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.