Lecturer in Supported Learning –Supported Internship (Project Search) – 6 months Fixed Term Based at Twickenham Rugby Hotel
West Thames College is one of the most exciting and successful colleges of further and higher education in London and our vibrant campuses in Isleworth and Feltham have some of the best facilities in the country.
We have a reputation for giving excellent support to our diverse student population. Staff are well supported within a culture of continuous professional development and are encouraged to take on new and more senior roles within the college. Facilities across our campuses in Isleworth and Feltham are state-of-the art with good public transport links and free staff parking.
We are a values-based and highly inclusive college, serving a vibrant and diverse area, and making a positive contribution to wider social and economic agendas. We offer courses from pre-entry through to Higher Education, Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes to meet the skills needs of our students aged 14 upwards.
At West Thames College we are committed to safeguarding our students. The safety of students continues to be a primary focus. We practice safe staff recruitment and check the suitability of staff and volunteers that work with young students or vulnerable adults. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
The purpose of the post is:
to support and teach students (interns) with a range of learning disabilities on our award-winning supported internship progression into work programme, in partnership with London Borough of Hounslow (LBH) and Project Search.
You will be part of our Supported Learning team, working within our host employer premises. You will deliver the core employability curriculum within the supported internship programme with the intention of finding our supported interns meaningful employment. You will work alongside a specialist supported employment job coach to maximise employment progression opportunities for the interns.
You will work with interns and their families to identify strengths, interests, and abilities related to skill acquisition, job development and job placement.
Working closely with the hotel and other employer’s staff you will ensure the interns deliver the employer’s requirements. You will be responsible for monitoring and recording student attendance and maintaining high quality records that satisfy project verification processes. You will be required to work as part of a team with job coaches and support staff to ensure positive employment and academic outcomes for your interns. You will be responsible for ensuring your interns take responsibility for informing their LBH department of absences/lateness and encouraging them to adopt work friendly practices to include appropriate dress and social communication.
Full details of the post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
