Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? Moulton College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Job Coach to support learners in gaining meaningful work placements and transitioning into paid employment. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students, employers, and college staff to create inclusive, supportive, and successful employment experiences. If you're motivated by helping others succeed and thrive in real-world settings, we'd love to hear from you.
This role will be working 37 hours per week, over 37 working weeks per year.
Interviews for this role will be taking place on Monday 16 February 2026.
Your duties
The main duties of this position are:

• To engage with and support young people with additional needs to gain supported work placements.
• To work with employers to create a positive and successful working environment for the supported intern.
• To enable and support young people with additional needs to transition successfully to paid employment.

For the full requirements of the role, please see the and Person Specification.
Person specification
The successful candidate for this position must have experience of working with young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities and experience of networking and forming good working relationships with a range of partners, including employers and support agencies. A Driving License and access to your own vehicle is essential as some travel within the local area is also required.
Accreditation in Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) would also be advantageous.
For the full requirements of the role, please see the and Person Specification.
Benefits
There are too many benefits to working at Moulton College to include them all. Aside from the location (Moulton is located in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside covering over 450 hectares, with a further 170 hectares rented as grazing for our livestock), Moulton College boasts a dedicated, skilled and experienced staff team and an aspirational student body. As a valued employee at Moulton College, you will have access to:

• 33 days' annual leave, including 8 bank holidays **
• A maximum of 5 College closure days **
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20%)
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits *
• High Street Discounts scheme with access to discounts at a host of retailers
• Opportunity for annual volunteering day *
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development of Moulton College employees
• Access to 24/7 Support Line for employees and close family household members
• A focused and committed Wellbeing group at the forefront of positive initiatives
• Healthcare cash plan *
• Discounted on-site Gym membership available
• Discounted nursery fees
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme *
• Eye care vouchers*
• Online payslips

(* Subject to conditions / ** Pro rata for part time)
We help new employees settle in through central College induction events and local induction activities. We also provide a range of essential information through our online learning packages. These cover various topics including EDI, Safeguarding, Health & Safety at Work, to name a few.
How to apply
Applications may be reviewed and shortlisted upon receipt. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Please note that, in line with current legislation, an online search will be undertaken as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates to prevent (or minimise the risk of) individuals being employed to work with young people who may be unsuitable to do so. Any specific concerns regarding any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, may then be discussed during the interview stage with the candidate.
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a range of checks in line with Keeping Children Safe In Education, including an enhanced background check conducted by the Disclosure & Barring Service prior to employment commencing.
To apply for this role, please download the college application form, complete and return via email to jobs@moulton.ac.uk; these are located on the College website at ; Alternatively email jobs@moulton.ac.uk to request an application pack.
CV's will not be considered.

Skills Required