Salary£32,523 - £36,566 per annum (this will be pro-rata'd to reflect the weeks worked)
Contractual hours37
BasisTerm Time
PackageAnnual Leave - 30 Days (222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period 17.1% Employer Pension Contribution into Local Government Pension Scheme
Date posted26/05/2025
Job referenceRR00000428
About us The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the role Are you passionate about enabling young people with special educational needs to develop their skills, raise their aspirations, and move confidently towards their future careers? We are looking for a dedicated
Employability Skills & Placement Officer to join our specialist SEN college on a fixed-term maternity cover basis until
March 2026.
As an Employability Skills & Placement Officer, you will play a vital role in preparing students for life beyond college. This will include
delivering engaging classes and workshops on employability skills, helping students build confidence, resilience, and independence. You will also
source, coordinate, and monitor meaningful work placements that align with each student’s aspirations, strengths, and needs.
Working closely with students, curriculum staff, families, and employers, you will ensure our learners gain high-quality experiences that support progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further training. You will also be a champion for inclusive practice, ensuring that all opportunities are accessible and tailored to our students’ individual goals.
Key Responsibilities- Delivering lessons, workshops, and one-to-one sessions on employability skills and career readiness.
- Organising and coordinating work placements, industry tasters, and employer visits.
- Building strong relationships with local and regional employers to create sustainable opportunities.
- Preparing students for interviews, applications, and workplace expectations.
- Supporting students to overcome barriers and develop the confidence to achieve their aspirations.
- Monitoring and evaluating placement progress, providing tailored feedback and support.
- Ensuring all compliance, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements are met.
About You We are looking for a proactive and supportive individual who has:
- Experience in employer engagement, work placements, teaching/training, or employability support.
- A strong commitment to raising the aspirations and outcomes of young people with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- The ability to adapt teaching and support to meet a wide range of needs.
- Knowledge of post-16 education, supported internships, and employment pathways.
- A Level 3 or above qualification in a relevant field (desirable).
Why Join Us?- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment within a highly specialist SEN setting.
- A chance to collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover role until
March 2026. If you are committed to empowering students with special educational needs to achieve their career goals, we would love to hear from you.
If you want to find out more about the role please contactEleanor Coppard, Academy Director - Eleanor.Coppard@sheffcol.ac.uk
What we can offer you As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £32,523 - £36,566 per annum (this will be pro-rata'd to reflect the weeks worked) based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our benefits- Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with SYPA - 17.1%
- Annual leave - 30 Days(222 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays(59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
- Health and wellbeing, we offer
- Employee assistance programme through Bupa
- Occupational Health through PAM
- Free eye tests for VDU users
- Free Parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Further information can be found on ourBenefits andCareer Development pages.
Disability Confident We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk
Armed Forces Covenant As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.ukCVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 25th August 2025 Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
