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The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College is designed to provide
learners aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
primarily those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a
structured pathway towards employment. The programme integrates work experience
placements (rotations) with tailored employability sessions and dedicated
support from job coaches.
Programme Components:
Work
Experience Placements (Monday to Thursday):
- Learners will engage
in real-world work experience placements tailored to their interests, abilities,
and career goals. They will have the opportunity to gain experience in different
organisations during the internship (rotations).
- Placements will be
carefully selected and coordinated by the programme team in collaboration with
local employers who are committed to inclusive hiring practices.
- Learners
will have the opportunity to develop practical skills, gain workplace
experience, and build confidence in a supportive environment.
Employability Sessions (Friday):
- Each Friday,
learners will participate in instructor-led employability sessions aimed at
developing essential job skills.
- Sessions will cover a range of topics
including CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, time
management, and problem-solving skills.
- The sessions will be interactive,
engaging, and tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the learners.
Dedicated Job Coaches:
- Experienced job coaches
will provide intensive support to both employers and learners throughout the
duration of the work placements.
- Job coaches will work closely with
employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the
needs of the learners.
- They will also provide individualised support to
learners, including coaching, mentoring, and advocacy in the workplace.
Learners require an EHCP to be enrolled onto Supported Internships.
Desirable an entry level 3 or level 1 in English and maths. Learners require an EHCP to be enrolled onto Supported Internships.
Progression opportunities following the Supported Internship Programme: Paid employment 16 hours + Apprenticeship Level 1/Level 2 vocational course Volunteering
To successfully secure a place on the internship; interns must be able to travel independently.
The Supported Internship Programme at Bath College is designed to provide
learners aged 18-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),
primarily those with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with a
structured pathway towards employment. The programme integrates work experience
placements (rotations) with tailored employability sessions and dedicated
support from job coaches.
Program Components:
Work Experience Placements (Monday to Thursday):
- Learners will engage in real-world work experience placements
tailored to their interests, abilities, and career goals. They will have the
opportunity to gain experience in different organisations during the internship
(rotations).
- Placements will be carefully selected and coordinated
by the programme team in collaboration with local employers who are committed to
inclusive hiring practices.
- Learners will have the opportunity to develop
practical skills, gain workplace experience, and build confidence in a
supportive environment.
Employability Sessions (Friday):
- Each Friday,
learners will participate in instructor-led employability sessions aimed at
developing essential job skills.
- Sessions will cover a range of topics
including CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, time
management, and problem-solving skills.
- The sessions will be interactive,
engaging, and tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of the learners.
Dedicated Job Coaches:
- Experienced job coaches
will provide intensive support to both employers and learners throughout the
duration of the work placements.
- Job coaches will work closely with
employers to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to accommodate the
needs of the learners.
- They will also provide individualised support to
learners, including coaching, mentoring, and advocacy in the
workplace.