Job Description: Employability Tutor
Company Overview
Aspirations Doncaster supports young people to develop independence, confidence, and employment skills through our supported internship programme. We work closely with employers, families, and professionals to help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes to help individuals with SEND into paid employment.
Job Purpose
The Employability Tutor is responsible for delivering structured employability and personal development sessions for interns, supporting their progress in workplace placements, and ensuring their wellbeing and safeguarding needs are met. The role requires close collaboration with job coaches, employers, parents and carers to ensure interns are supported holistically.
Key Responsibilities – Teaching & Learning
Deliver engaging curriculum sessions during morning and afternoon 'bookend' sessions. Teach employability skills, workplace expectations, independence, and personal development. Differentiate learning to meet the needs of young people with additional learning needs. Track learner progress and contribute to individual learning targets. Support interns with job coaching – training in systematic instruction and supported employment techniques.
Key Responsibilities – Intern Support & Wellbeing
Act as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Champion for interns. Promote positive wellbeing, confidence, and resilience. Identify and record safeguarding concerns and follow organisational safeguarding procedures. Maintain accurate records of intern progress, wellbeing, and incidents.
EHCP & Professional Collaboration
Attend Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews where required. Provide progress updates and professional input into review meetings. Work with education professionals, support staff, and external agencies.
Employer & Family Engagement
Develop and maintain positive relationships with the on-site employer. Act as a key point of contact between the programme and workplace supervisors. Maintain regular contact with parents and carers to share updates and address concerns. Attending recruitment and selection events.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with Job Coaches to support interns in the workplace. Provide additional support to Job Coaches when required. Contribute to team meetings and programme development.
Skills & Experience
Experience delivering employability or life skills education. Strong understanding of supporting young people with additional needs. Knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing practices. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. Any other duties specified by the leadership team. Strong organisational and record‑keeping abilities.
Desirable
Experience working with supported internships or SEND programmes. Delivering functional skills math's and English Understanding of EHCP processes. Training or qualifications in education, youth work, or employability support. Experience liaising with Access to Work A full UK driving license (if travel between sites is required).
Hours & Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - term time options available to be discussed at interview.
Contract Type: Permanent – Full time
Salary banding: £40 - £45k per annum
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to enquiries@aspirationsdoncaster.com or visit our website www.aspirationsdoncaster.org.uk
Job Description: Job Coach
Company Overview
Aspirations Doncaster supports young people to develop independence, confidence, and employment skills through our supported internship programme. We work closely with employers, families, and professionals to help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes to help individuals with SEND into paid employment.
Job Purpose
The Job Coach provides direct, on-site support to interns within workplace settings, helping them develop practical skills, independence, and confidence. The role also involves building strong relationships with employers, supporting families, and contributing to intern development and EHCP outcomes.
Key Responsibilities – On-Site Support
Provide one-to-one and group support to interns in the workplace. Support interns using TSI (training in systematic instruction) and supported employment techniques. Help interns learn job roles, tasks, and workplace expectations. Promote independence and gradually reduce support where appropriate. Monitor and record intern progress within the workplace.
Employer Engagement & Management
Act as the main liaison between the programme and the employer. Build and maintain positive working relationships with employers. Support employer understanding of supported internships and intern needs. Address any workplace concerns or issues promptly and professionally. Develop new business relationships / intern placement opportunities.
Vocational Profiling & Job Shaping
Complete vocational profiling to identify intern strengths, skills, and interests. Undertake job carving and job shaping to match roles to intern abilities. Adapt tasks and environments to support successful outcomes.
Parent/Carer & External Communication
Maintain regular communication with parents and carers. Provide updates on intern progress, achievements, and challenges. Work collaboratively with external professionals where required.
Travel Training & External Support
Support interns with travel training to and from placements. Assist with developing independence in community and workplace settings. Undertake external support tasks as required.
Collaboration & EHCP Contribution
Work closely with the Employability Tutor and wider team. Provide detailed feedback on intern progress to support EHCP reviews. Contribute to review meetings and planning where required.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain accurate records of progress, support, and any incidents. Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately. Travel between sites when required. Any other duties specified by the leadership team.
Skills & Experience
Experience supporting individuals with additional needs in employment or education settings. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships with employers and stakeholders. Understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing. Good organisational and record-keeping skills.
Desirable
Experience in supported internships or job coaching. Knowledge of vocational profiling and job carving. Understanding of EHCP processes. A full UK driving license (if travel between sites is required).
Hours & Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time hours may be available) term time options available to be discussed at interview.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary banding: £35 - £40k per annum
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to enquiries@aspirationsdoncaster.com or visit our website www.aspirationsdoncaster.org.uk
Application deadline: 22nd May 2026
Interview week commencing 25th May 2026
