Independence and Inclusion Coach

Independence & Inclusion Coach Essex | Full Time | SEND Support Key Details Location: Essex Role: Independence & Inclusion Coach Sector: Further Education / SEND Contract: Full Time Are you passionate about supporting…

Pay rate Up to £140/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 2 September 2026

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Independence & Inclusion Coach

Essex | Full Time | SEND Support

Key Details

Location: Essex
Role: Independence & Inclusion Coach
Sector: Further Education / SEND
Contract: Full Time

Are you passionate about supporting young people and adults with SEND to develop greater independence, confidence and life skills?

We are looking for an Independence & Inclusion Coach to provide personalised support to learners with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

The Role

You will:

Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND coaching
Help learners develop independence, communication and decision-making skills
Support learners to work towards their EHCP outcomes
Provide welfare and academic support
Advise staff on SEND and inclusive practice
Support learner mobility, personal care and moving/handling where required
Maintain accurate learner records and monitor progress
Work closely with teaching and support teams

About You

We're looking for someone with:

Experience supporting young people and/or adults with SEND
Good understanding of EHCPs
Strong communication and organisational skills
A relevant SEND, education, coaching or support qualification
A genuine passion for helping learners develop independence

If you're an experienced SEND professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to learners' independence and confidence, we'd love to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.

Because education matters.

© Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Business

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