We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.The Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We work with a range of delivery partners to provide a wide portfolio of top-quality support to Coventry residents of all ages who are looking for work. We work with partners across the city and our Employer Hub actively works with local employers to generate opportunities for local people. We are a friendly and welcoming multicultural and diverse team based in the Job Shop situated in Coventry City Centre. We are here to support all Coventry’s diverse residents, each with differing needs and tailor their support to help them search for employment, training, apprenticeships and work placements. People can explore a wide range of local vacancies that are updated daily and access training opportunities. Our ValuesIn line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values are:
Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
What is the job role?You will undertake Level 3 Teachingassistant apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeshipcan be found: HEREThis apprenticeship role is afixed term contract for 21 months in line with the length of the apprenticeshiptraining.This is an exciting opportunityto join our growing Pathways to Employment Team and make a real difference tothe lives of young disabled people with learning disabilities,autism/neurodiverse, physical disabilities and other people who also face majorbarriers when it comes to gaining employment and learning. The Pathways to Employment Teamis part of the Skills, Employment and Adult Education Service. We work inpartnership with the Council’s SEND (Special Educational Needs andDisabilities) team to ensure that our residents have choice and control, goodquality support and the opportunity to progress through a range of employment& learning pathways. We support individuals by helping them to developtheir employment skills and progress into meaningful, sustainable and goodquality employment & learning opportunities.Under the guidance of experiencedJob Coaches and Tutors you will support young disabled people to access othersupport where appropriate, support the provision for young disabled people withon-the-job training and support whilst in the classroom or on work placements,assist the Job Coaches and wider team with pre job start activities for youngdisabled people, including recruitment days and employer contact. And work withthe Study Programme Manager and tutors to support young people with additional andspecial needs in overcoming barriers to learning.Within this apprenticeship willbe to support individuals to access employment related opportunities and becomeindependent in their roles and provide the necessary coaching, training andencouragement to enable them to succeed. This will include getting to know eachindividual, helping to match them to the right opportunities and then providingthem with on-the-job training and support in the workplace. You will also provide assistanceto learners with additional learning needs enabling them to participate asfully as possible in the Study Programme. You will also assist tutors in thepreparation of lesson materials. You will be responsible for maintaininglearner records and individual learning plans, as directed by the StudyProgramme Manager. You will support young people who experience severe anxietyin returning to education, meeting them at reception and walking with them tothe classroom.As part of your developmentacross the apprenticeship, you will be exposed to working with employers toidentify and create opportunities and ensure that they are supported and canconfidently manage, train and support customers once your support has beenfaded and withdrawn. With support you will carry out regular monitoring visitsand reviews to ensure that placements are going well and that individuals areprogressing.This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointmentto this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response toa check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Who are we looking for?You will be committed to Equality and Inclusion and fundamentally believe that everyone has the right to be part of and contribute to the economy regardless of the challenges they may experience. You will believe that with the right opportunity and support everyone can achieve, make a positive contribution and have a meaningful and fulfilling life.You will be passionate about promoting independence and enabling people to achieve. You will have a can-do approach and the ability to develop creative solutions to overcome obstacles. You will be an good communicator who is approachable, outgoing and able to communicate with a wide range of people. You will be able to work flexibly, travelling to different locations, and supporting within classrooms at Adult Education. This role may occasionally involve early starts, late finishes or working at weekends depending on the support needs of your customers and employers.If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:Members of the Armed Forces and veteransAre currently in care or have previously been in careIf you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionFor full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.Closing date: 31 March 2025. Pre-interview and assessment date (via Microsoft Teams)*: 9 April 2025.Interview date: (Face-to-face): Thursday 1st May 2025.* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that they are currently working at and identify any support they may require.Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application from the Job Shop?We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH Phone: 024 7678 5740Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop About CoventryCoventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.
At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.
To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.
If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:
Flexible working arrangements
An outstanding local government pension scheme
Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.
Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
