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Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA (Special School)  Employability Co-Ordinator 

Job details

The Governors of Accorida Academies Trust for 

Barrs Court School (11-16) secondary special school 

&

The Beacon College (16-19) special college 

are seeking to appoint Specialist Higher Level Teaching Assistant – HLTA (Special School) 

Employability Co-Ordinator 

Accordia Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated Work Experience Co-ordinator to play a pivotal role in preparing young people for adulthood, employment, and independent futures.
This is a highly relational and impactful role that sits at the heart of our commitment to inclusion, empowerment and achievement. The successful candidate will ensure that meaningful, well-structured work-related learning opportunities are accessible to all learners, particularly those who may face barriers to employment. By building strong partnerships with employers, families and colleagues, you will help young people develop confidence, skills and aspirations for life beyond school.
About the Role

As Employability Co-ordinator, you will:

• Lead the coordination, development and delivery of high-quality work experience and work-related learning opportunities across Accordia Academies Trust.
• Work directly with pupils and students to prepare them for placements, supporting the development of employability skills, confidence and independence.
• Provide on-site support during work experience placements, ensuring pupils are safe, engaged and able to succeed.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with local employers, community organisations and partner agencies to secure a wide range of inclusive opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with a cross-disciplinary team, including teaching staff, support staff and families, to ensure work-related learning is personalised and purposeful.

Contribute to preparation for adulthood pathways, supporting positive transitions into employment, training or further education.
This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference to young people’s lives by opening doors, raising aspirations and championing inclusion.

About You
We are looking for someone who:
✓Strongly believes in the potential of every young person and is committed to inclusive practice.
✓Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and can build trust with students, families, employers and colleagues.
✓Is confident working with external partners and developing sustainable community and employer links.
✓Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple placements and relationships effectively.
✓Enjoys working as part of a team and contributing to a shared vision for preparing young people for adulthood.
✓Experience of working with young people with additional learning needs or in work-related learning, employability or careers contexts would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Safeguarding
Accordia Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory references.
If you believe in the power of opportunity, relationships and aspiration, and want to help young people believe in themselves, we will welcome your application.

For more information contact

For further details and an application pack please see Accordia Academies Trust website

Vacancies | The Accordia Academies Trust

or contact Shelley Cooke, Administration Assistant Tel (01432) 265035 or email scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk

Only short listed applicants will be contacted after the closing date.

Please email your completed application to Shelley Cooke, Administration Assistant scooke@accordiatrust.co.uk

Postal application to Shelley Cooke, Accordia Academies Trust, Barrs Court School, Barrs Court Road, Hereford HR1 1EQ

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