Supported Internship Lead

Term time only (40 weeks per year) / September 2026 start 

What we are looking for:

• Substantial experience in special educational needs, career guidance, or employment support
• Passionate about supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities
• Background in developing partnerships with businesses and employers
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing

• Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) 

   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and expand the college's supported internship programme, including student recruitment, placement, and evaluation
• Lead and supervise a team of job coaches, including recruitment, training, and performance management
• Build relationships with Surrey-based businesses to secure diverse internship opportunities
• Responsible for the accurate completion and timely return of claims to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and completion of timely returns to the college Quality and CIS departments.

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

This role is employed through Nescot Enterprises Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nescot which operates different terms and conditions.

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

Closing date is 17th May 2026                      

Interview date to be confirmed