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Telford College • Contract • Telford, Telford and Wrekin, England, United Kingdom • £22,171 / year • 8h ago

£22,171.57

Fixed Term 35 hours

As the main staff member responsible for the Supported Internship programme, you will play a key role in supporting and monitoring the progress of Telford College students as they transition into the workplace. You will be based at one of our partner employers — Kuehne + Nagel, Capgemini or Hoshizaki — working closely with students, employers and college colleagues to ensure students receive the support they need to succeed.

The Supported Internship programme is a one-year transition-to-work programme for students aged 18 and over who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), including students with a learning disability or autism. The role will be focused on helping students develop their skills, confidence and independence, supporting them to achieve their individual goals and progress towards sustainable employment.

This role is Fixed Term until 2nd July 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To co-ordinate the delivery of a transition to work programme for young adults with a learning disability.

To use job coaching techniques to support young people’s development whilst on their placement.

To deliver short employability sessions at the start of each day to prepare the students for their work placements and future employment.

Oversee student Enrolment and Induction processes.

Ensure that each student has access to appropriate work experience rotations within the employer.

Contribute to the job coaching of interns on rotation.

Assess the needs of young people on the programme and make referrals to appropriate support services for training and successful employment.

Develop opportunities that will increase job specific skills, work quality and productivity.

Perform specific workplace analysis, job analysis, task analysis, and job matching activities.

Support the workplace in making reasonable adjustments for interns whilst on rotation.

Maintain student learning plans, setting appropriate long-term goals and short-term targets with students based on participation, skill development, attitude, etc. Review Individual Learning Plans regularly and record progress.

Develop Personal Profiles with each student to include evidencing of skills attained and letters of recommendation from internship sites.

Plan and implement twice termly employment planning meetings for each student participant with appropriate parties including adult services representatives and parent/career/keyworker.

Communicate with parents on a regular basis around progress on the programme and areas where their support is needed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Ability to deliver short employability sessions to prepare students for their work placements and future employment

Knowledge of how to support students with additional learning support needs

Strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills and levels of emotional literacy

Ability to prioritise a complex workload and meet deadlines

Effective IT skills

Ability to use own initiative and develop creative ways to support students

Team working skills

Experience of working with young people with Additional Learning Support needs

A commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people at Telford College

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Level 2 qualifications (GCSE A* – C, or equivalent) in Maths and English or a willingness to attain these qualifications with support of the College

Level 3 education and training qualification or willingness to work towards (desirable)

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