Location
London Arena, London

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£30,395 per annum

About the Role
Do you have experience working with people with a learning disability? Are you passionate about driving change within an organisation? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and self-motivated Skills Coach to join our Supported Internship programme team in Ealing. As a Skills Coach, you will play a central role in delivering our Mencap Training Academy, supporting learners with special educational needs (SEN) to complete all elements of the programme with tailored support. The role is based in the community classroom of our supported internship programme, working with learners who have mild to moderate learning disabilities and difficulties.

Your responsibilities will include being accountable for learner progression and ensuring young adults develop the skills needed to progress into paid employment. You will deliver support through 1-1 job coaching, classroom-based employability skills development, and embedding English and Maths learning in the workplace. Your support will help learners acquire the skills necessary to achieve sustained paid employment.

Experience
- Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities or SEN
- Experience of delivering against targets
- Knowledge of safe working practices
- Knowledge of the sector

About you
Effective communicator with good ICT skills, committed to supporting learners to achieve their potential. You will be motivated, patient, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults with learning disabilities.

Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C/9-4 or equivalent (evidence required at interview)
- Effective record keeping and reporting skills