Learning Coach - Skills & Wellbeing

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A Welsh educational institution is seeking a Learning Coach to support learners with wellbeing and skill development. Responsibilities include assisting in university applications, conducting assessments, and supporting learners through personal crises. Candidates should have a Level 3 education qualification and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills. Fluency in Welsh is an advantage. This position offers benefits such as a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Cash health plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Headspace app access

Money saving benefits

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification and GCSE Maths and English.
• Experience in educational settings is essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in university applications and personal statements.
• Conduct screening and initial assessments using appropriate tools.
• Assist teaching staff with learner progression.
• Be part of the mental health first aid team.
• Create wellbeing and safety plans for vulnerable learners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Experience within an educational environment

Fluency in Welsh

Education

Level 3 education in a relevant qualification

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

Learning Coach – Cardiff and Vale College

• Salary: £25,833 – £28,038 pro rata (based on an FTE salary of £29,874 – £32,423 per annum)

Cardiff and Vale College is looking for a Learning Coach with experience in wellbeing and skill development to join our Learner Journey team. The post holder will support learners with basic skills, study skills, wellbeing and pastoral issues, offering one‑to‑one and group support, signposting to internal and external support and enabling learners to retain, attain and complete their college journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students making university applications, guiding UCAS personal statement writing and format.
• Deliver screening and initial assessments using the Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) and collect results for induction and staff.
• Assist teaching staff in utilising WEST to ensure completion of initial assessments and progression of learners.
• Be part of the mental health first aid team and provide general advice on a range of issues.
• Support tutors when learners experience personal crisis to ensure learning continues uninterrupted.
• Create Wellbeing Service and Safety plans for vulnerable and highly vulnerable learners.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Level 3 education in a relevant qualification and a GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• Experience working within an educational environment.
• Excellent communication and superb organisational skills.
• Commitment to providing high quality learner support.
• Fluency in Welsh is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Cash health plan, employee assistance programme, Cycle to Work and Headspace app.
• Money saving benefits through the Reward Gateway scheme.

Application Process

The closing date for completed applications is 04/01/2026 at 11:59pm. Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English.

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.

Contact

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Please note that CAVC is closed for the Christmas and New Year break between 20th December 2025 and 4th January 2026. Any queries will therefore be responded to in the New Year.