Enterprise and Employability Facilitator 0.53 FTE

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Enterprise and Employability Facilitator to support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in developing employability skills and progressing into meaningful work.

You will play a vital role in coaching and supporting students through employability sessions, work placements and social enterprise activities, helping them to build confidence, independence and real-world work skills. Working closely with families, employers and external agencies, you will help remove barriers to employment and create inclusive, supportive employment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coach young people with SEND to develop employability, work and interpersonal skills
• Facilitate employability skills sessions within students’ timetabled programmes
• Establish, manage and support work placements and social enterprise opportunities, both on campus and in the local community
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, families, external agencies and college colleagues
• Track, monitor and record student progress, maintaining accurate and high‑quality records
• Carry out risk assessments and promote safe working practices in placements and enterprise activities
• Support employer engagement activities including site visits, speakers, live briefs and work experience opportunities
• Monitor student attendance and progress on placement, liaising regularly with employers
• Maintain and update employer databases and promote a positive image of the College

Who You Are:

• Experience of working with young people with SEND in an education, training or employment setting
• A strong understanding of good practice in supporting individuals with SEND in the workplace
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to assess, track and monitor progress and maintain accurate records
• Confidence in supporting employers to make workplaces and tasks accessible