The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to actively share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and online searches, in line with Safer Recruitment guidance and the need to maintain a safe culture.

It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity. 

Our safeguarding culture is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust.  On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity as we launch our new Supported Internship within Redbridge Local Authority this September. The post-holder will be able to bring a wealth of experience to the role, play a key role in shaping the program and developing it into a success from the ground up. This is a one-year fixed contract, with real potential to be extended to a permanent role in Year 2 of the program.

What You'll Be Doing

·       ✅ Deliver engaging employability and life skills sessions

·       ✅ Support students in real workplace environments

·       ✅ Coach young people in CV writing, job searching, interview preparation, and workplace success

·       ✅ Work closely with employers to create exciting opportunities and meaningful work experiences

·       ✅ Help students develop confidence, independence, travel skills, and self-advocacy

·       ✅ Collaborate with families, therapists, employers, and education professionals to achieve outstanding outcomes

·       ✅ Celebrate every milestone as students move towards paid employment and greater independence

We're Looking For Someone Who:

·       🌟 Believes every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive

·       🌟 Has experience working with young people with SEND

·       🌟 Can deliver engaging learning experiences and build positive relationships

·       🌟 Is organised, proactive, and solution-focused

·       🌟 Enjoys working with employers and supporting individuals in workplace settings

·       🌟 Is passionate about inclusion, employability, and preparing young people for adulthood

 One day you could be teaching employability skills in a classroom, the next supporting a student during an interview, liaising with employers, celebrating a job offer, or helping a young person achieve a level of independence they never thought possible.

If you're passionate about empowering young people with SEND and want a career with genuine purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create futures filled with opportunity, confidence, and success.

Your support could be the difference between a young person hoping for a job and achieving one.

Why join us?

• Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Generous Pension Schemes
• Family-friendly working policies
• Extensive support and development opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great location close to TfL Elizabeth and Central Lines
• And more…

Astrum values diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.    We celebrate and embrace unique individuality, background and heritage.

We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. 

We believe in fostering a work environment that supports work-life balance. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and part-time opportunities.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.  With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.