About us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways – including 16–18 study, adult education, apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the borough’s largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Job Coach to join our Inclusive Learning team. This rewarding role involves supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as they gain hands-on experience in a real work environment at the College’s training café — Café Beans.

As a Job Coach, you will provide tailored coaching and guidance to help learners build essential employability skills, confidence, and independence. You’ll collaborate closely with tutors, families, local boroughs, and external partners to ensure every learner reaches their full potential in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support and coach learners with SEND in a work-based setting using Systematic Instruction techniques.

Break down tasks into manageable steps and create supporting materials (e.g. job descriptions, task lists, maps).

Conduct and maintain health and safety checks and risk assessments for placements.

Implement reasonable adjustments to minimise barriers and ensure inclusive participation.

Train students in key café operations, including food preparation, barista skills, customer service, and health and safety practices.

Promote professional behaviour, teamwork, and excellent workplace standards among learners.

Support with employability skills such as timekeeping, presentation, and communication.

Maintain accurate records of learner progress and liaise with tutors, the café manager, and curriculum staff.

Contribute to the development of learning resources and independent learning strategies.

Ensure safeguarding, equality, and inclusion are embedded in all aspects of the role.

Assist with café operations when the Café and Catering Manager is based on another campus.

Our Ideal candidate should have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

Essential qualifications and experience:

Minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent).

Proven experience supporting individuals with SEND in educational or work-based settings.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships.

Excellent organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills.

Understanding of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety practices.

Desirable:

Level 4 Teaching Qualification (CET or equivalent).

Training in Systematic Instruction.

Level 2 Food Safety qualification.

Experience in catering, hospitality, or café environments.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education All employment offers are subject employment checks. These include (some of which are dependent on the role and the individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies, and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training in relation to KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The College has a strong commitment to working towards the implementation of equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process

The email account you use to apply will be used for all recruitment communication. Please ensure that you use an email account that you regularly monitor.

All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Please note that we advertise our salaries on a range to indicate the trajectory of progression that can be made. Appointments are usually made at the start of the salary range. The salary structure includes progression within the published grades, subject to service, funding, and performance.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application. Therefore, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

**Please note that we do not accept CVs**

Closing Date : 23rd November 2025

Interview Date: TBC