Support Internship Job Coach

Role: Support Internship Job Coach

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,720 and £29,870 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Support Internship Job Coach to join our Additional Support department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Support Internship Job Coach, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Student Support & Inclusion – Provide one-to-one or small group support for students with SEND across classroom, community, and workplace settings, promoting independence and inclusion.
• Personal & Physical Care – Deliver personal care and physical support as needed, including administering medication in line with college procedures and training.
• Workplace & Life Skills Development – Support students in developing life and employability skills, building positive relationships with employers and families to ensure successful placement outcomes.
• Progress Monitoring & Collaboration – Assist in developing and tracking individual learning plans, maintain accurate records, and contribute to reviews and reports in collaboration with teaching staff.
• College Engagement & Safeguarding – Participate in meetings, events, and training while upholding safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and college policies at all times.

About you:

• Qualifications & Knowledge – Educated to Level 2 in English and Maths, with a relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it, and a solid understanding of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Experience & IT Skills – Experienced in supporting young people with SEND in educational, care, or work placement settings, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Communication & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining accurate records.
• Professionalism & Attitude – Demonstrates high performance, a positive and adaptable attitude, and contributes to a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Safeguarding & Integrity – Committed to safeguarding, maintaining professional boundaries, and promoting the college’s reputation through responsible and respectful conduct.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 30 July 2025

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

Documents

TBCG Ex-Offenders Policy.pdf

JDPS Job Coach – Supported Internship.docx