Work Placement Supervisor

Woodlands; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist post-19 educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a Work Placement Supervisor to support young adults with Special Educational Needs. The role involves providing workplace support, encouraging learning, and liaising with employers and families. Full-time position for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, focusing on enabling learners to progress to paid employment. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and a commitment to supporting young people in their work placements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with young people, employers, and parents/carers.
• Passion for enabling young people to achieve their employment goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for young adults with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP).
• Encourage and motivate learners in their placements.
• Liaise with a variety of stakeholders in business and public services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Initiative

Motivational skills

Job description

Overview

LINK19 College is a Specialist Post-19 Institution for 19 to 25 year old learners which offers full-time study programmes that provide individualised learning experiences.

LINK19 College recognises that every individual is unique. Our aim is to provide support and set challenges for learners, so that they can achieve and succeed.

We will develop learners academically, personally, socially and emotionally. We will provide flexible pathways, offering a range of accreditations adapted to meet each learners’ needs, while increasing their independence.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Work Placement Supervisor to work with LINK19 College learners from January 2026.

This post is for 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm, term time only. The post will be paid on the Kent Scheme C, pro rata + SEN allowance, depending on experience.

The post will primarily operate within the Gravesham area, with its designated location at LINK19 College, situated on North Kent College’s Gravesend Campus. The successful candidate will be employed by Ifield School, and seconded to LINK19 College to carry out their role for all or part of their contracted hours. This will be dependent on the needs of the college.

Candidates are welcomed to apply from a variety of backgrounds although experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) would be preferred. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young people with Special Educational Needs and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Candidates must be able to use their own initiative and be committed to working as part of an established highly motivated team. This role can be challenging, but also incredibly rewarding, therefore the ideal candidate must demonstrate patience and resilience.

Work Placement Supervisors provide workplace support for young adults with an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP). Applicants will need to possess a diverse skill set, including the confidence to work effectively with young people, employers and parents /carers.

The primary role of a Work Placement Supervisor is to provide support to young people to enable them to gain, learn from, develop in and maintain their supported work experience placement, with the aim of progression on to paid sustainable employment wherever possible. Work Placement Supervisors provide tailored support to employers to enable them to offer a meaningful experience to learners.

A Work Placement Supervisor must be able to:

• Drive between sites.
• Encourage and motivate others.
• Believe in the supported work placement programme and the young people's ability to interact professionally with learners, employers, families and colleagues including those from other agencies.
• Prioritise and manage their time effectively.
• Liaise with a wide variety of people within the business and public services settings.
• Track and monitor learner progress providing a vital link between work placements.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for main duties and responsibilities.