Job Coach & Travel Trainer

Salary/Rate:£115 - £125 Per Day PAYE
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Enfield
County:North East London
Type of Role:HLTA
Job ref:10192
Post Date:31.07.25
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About the Role

Job Coach & Travel Trainer 

SEND Post 16 

Enfield 

September 2025 

Are you passionate about supporting young people with complex needs to achieve independence and prepare for adult life? 

We are working with a school based in Enfield that caters to students 16 - 25 years with SEND, which includes ASC, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech and language and communication needs.  The school are looking for passionate Job Coaches & Travel Trainers to join their ethical team. Part of the role as a Job Coach will involve supporting the students with their work experience placements and giving guidance, support and advice for their job placements. The other part of the role will be supporting students with independent travel. 

Key Responsibilities 

Independent Travel Trainer 

  • Deliver tailored travel training to students, ensuring they can navigate public transport safely and independently.
  • Monitor progress, complete checklists, and report updates to line managers, class teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare and implement risk assessments for travel training activities.

Job Coach 

  • Organise and coordinate meaningful external work experience opportunities that match students’ abilities and interests.
  • Consult with students to understand their skills, preferences, and support needs, adopting a person-centered approach.
  • Set up, support, and monitor students in work placements, providing on-the-job training, advice, and guidance.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, negotiating roles that align with students’ skills while meeting business needs.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly in a post-16 setting.
  • Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
  • Knowledge of risk assessments, safeguarding, and disability equality practices.
  • Confidence in delivering training, supporting students in the workplace, and promoting independence.
  • A proactive, empathetic, and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

Interested in hearing more?

If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! Applying on our company website, uploading your CV to our website, or emailing your CV to katie@psiclusion

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