Supported Internship Trainer
Location: Bath and Frome (community-based)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – term time only (41 weeks per year)
Salary: £30,960 FTE (£27,591.60 pro rata, paid across 52 weeks)
Interview date: 29th May 2026 (face-to-face)
About the role
We are looking for a Supported Internship Trainer to join Discovery, working as part of our Supported Internship Programme in partnership with Somerset Skills and Learning (SS&L).
This rewarding role supports young adults with a learning disability and/or autism to develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to move towards paid employment. Interns are recruited jointly by SS&L and Discovery and start the programme each September, aligned to the academic year. As a result, this role is predominantly term-time only, offering an excellent work–life balance.
Based across Bath and Frome, you will deliver one-to-one and small-group support to interns during their workplace rotations, enabling them to build competitive, marketable skills in real work environments.
Key responsibilities
As a Supported Internship Trainer, you will:
- Provide individualised, on-the-job support to interns within workplace settings
- Use Systematic Instruction to break down tasks and support skill development
- Complete task analysis to ensure interns can work productively and to a high standard
- Support the development of natural supports within the workplace
- Identify and implement reasonable adjustments and assistive technology
- Contribute to and complete Vocational Profiles, matching intern strengths to job tasks
- Work closely with SS&L tutors, employers, mentors, families and Discovery colleagues
- Provide guidance and training to employers, co-workers and families as needed
- Support interns to progress towards sustainable paid employment outcomes
About you
You will:
- Have experience supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism
- Be confident working within community and workplace environments
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Be organised, patient and able to adapt your approach to individual needs
- Be committed to Discovery’s values of inclusion, choice, dignity and opportunity
- Have access to a vehicle, as travel to homes and businesses is required
Why work for Discovery?
At Discovery, our people make a real difference every day. In return, we offer a supportive, values-led workplace and a strong package of benefits, including:
- High street, cinema and lifestyle discounts
- Salary advance scheme (access up to 50% of earned pay before payday)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Supported Learn to Drive scheme (up to 10 lessons funded)
- Pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Who we are
Discovery exists to support people to live fulfilling lives, be equal members of society and active in their local communities. We focus on choice, independence, relationships, skills and opportunities — including access to meaningful employment. If you share our values and want to help people get more from life, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
If this role matches your values and experience, please click Apply, upload your CV and we will be in touch. You could soon be making a positive difference every day.
For more information or an informal conversation, contact our Resourcing Team on 0300 303 9150 or email applynow@discovery-uk.org.
Additional information
- This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, which will be arranged by Discovery
- Discovery is an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Committed organisation
- We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria
- We can offer support and reasonable adjustments throughout the application process
