Supported Internship Tutor/Job Coach

Supported Internship Tutor/Job Coach

Pay Range £37,000-£42,000 FTE (this will be pro rata depending on contract)

Hours: 30-37 hours, working 4 or 5 days. Term time only plus 4 weeks.

Closing date: 19 April 2026

Interviews: w/c 27 April 2026

This role operates across two sites - Bromley and Tonbridge. Candidates should be comfortable working between both locations.

Application : Please apply using our application form attached, we do not accept CVs

CONTEXT

The Oaks Specialist College is a registered ‘Outstanding’ provision based in Tonbridge, set up to meet the needs of young adults age 18-25 with learning difficulties or disabilities (LLDD).

Our aim is to complement and work alongside existing providers in the area, to ensure that the needs and aspirations of all LLDD young people can be met locally. We work with a range of local businesses to enable our learners to seek employment and play an active role in their community.

Learning programmes include:

• A programme of study and work-related learning and experience that will lead to further vocational training, internships/apprenticeships and employment.

• A programme of study providing a further 1, 2 or 3 years for young adults to continue to develop their personal life and independent living skills so that they can contribute to society in a number of ways and live an independent or semi-independent life.

• A vocational programme providing a further 1, 2 or 3 years for young adults to continue to develop their personal life and independent living skills so that they can contribute to society in a number of ways and live an independent life in a supported environment.

• A bespoke programme of study for learners that require a total communication approach and may use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). This is a multi-sensory curriculum to enable the learners to communicate their needs in a supported environment.

JOB SUMMARY

1. Lead training and support for learners on The Oaks’ Supported Internship (SI) Programme, Initially delivered in partnership with London Borough of Bromley Council (host business) and then in the wider labour market

2. Provide individualised support within the host business to embed employment skills.

3. Develop and maintain sustainable work placement links that may lead to paid employment.

4. Promote high-quality learning and achievement within an encouraging, organised, and aspirational environment.

5. Support learners to become as independent, skilled, and confident as possible.

6. Provide interns with the skills and knowledge to enable them to secure employment either within the host business or in other sectors.