Job Coach - Digital Supported Internship
| Posting date: | 13 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,570 - £31,199 (based on experience) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1471311 |
Summary
Operated by Digital Advantage, DISC is the Digital Independent Specialist College, a unique environment designed to help young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) move towards employment in the creative and digital economy. Based in the city centre of Manchester, DISC is a creative and digital studio providing supported work-based learning to help talented young people fulfil their potential and dreams.
DISC is for young people with SEND aged 16-24 who love creative and digital work and who would thrive in a professional, work-based learning environment, who love learning by doing and making and who want to develop their core skills to help them into the workplace.
We are a professional and agile organisation seeking committed staff members who share our goal to improve the life chances of young people with SEND. We are seeking a Job Coach – Digital Supported Internship to join our dedicated team working under the direction of the Head of College to assist our Lead Tutors in delivering quality provision to all learners.
The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals, professional and open to developing within an innovative setting. They will be agile and able to adapt their working style to fit a small and fast paced organisation, embrace new ideas and share theirs for the overall progress of our young people. Professional/lived experience of people with SEND and strong digital skills are a bonus, but they are not a pre-requisite. We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Additional benefits include private medical insurance and pension scheme. Main Purpose of the RoleAs Job Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting young people on our Supported Internship Programme. This programme helps young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transition into paid employment within the digital and creative industries. Your role will involve assessing, coaching, and empowering interns in their work placements while working closely with employers, college staff, and internal teams to ensure each young person has the support they need to thrive in the workplace. You will facilitate successful work placements by helping interns develop essential workplace skills such as independence, communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Additionally, you will work with employers to create inclusive work environments, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place to support each intern’s success.Salary
The salary range for this role is £24,570 - £31,199, starting point negotiated based on experience. Other benefits include Pension and private medical insurance for all permanent staff members.
DISC is for young people with SEND aged 16-24 who love creative and digital work and who would thrive in a professional, work-based learning environment, who love learning by doing and making and who want to develop their core skills to help them into the workplace.
We are a professional and agile organisation seeking committed staff members who share our goal to improve the life chances of young people with SEND. We are seeking a Job Coach – Digital Supported Internship to join our dedicated team working under the direction of the Head of College to assist our Lead Tutors in delivering quality provision to all learners.
The ideal candidate will have experience of supporting young people to achieve their goals, professional and open to developing within an innovative setting. They will be agile and able to adapt their working style to fit a small and fast paced organisation, embrace new ideas and share theirs for the overall progress of our young people. Professional/lived experience of people with SEND and strong digital skills are a bonus, but they are not a pre-requisite. We are open to applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.Additional benefits include private medical insurance and pension scheme. Main Purpose of the RoleAs Job Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting young people on our Supported Internship Programme. This programme helps young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transition into paid employment within the digital and creative industries. Your role will involve assessing, coaching, and empowering interns in their work placements while working closely with employers, college staff, and internal teams to ensure each young person has the support they need to thrive in the workplace. You will facilitate successful work placements by helping interns develop essential workplace skills such as independence, communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Additionally, you will work with employers to create inclusive work environments, ensuring reasonable adjustments are in place to support each intern’s success.Salary
The salary range for this role is £24,570 - £31,199, starting point negotiated based on experience. Other benefits include Pension and private medical insurance for all permanent staff members.