Learning Support Coach

SCL Education Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education provider based in Swindon is looking for a dedicated professional to support and guide learners in achieving their academic goals. The role involves delivering effective teaching strategies, supporting individual learning needs, and providing pastoral care. Ideal candidates will have experience working with SEND learners alongside strong communication skills, a solid educational background, and a commitment to safeguarding. The position includes attractive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee recognition scheme

Discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with learners with SEND.
• A clear understanding of safeguarding practices.
• Willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and creative learning to meet the needs of learners including those with barriers to learning.
• Support the learning process through the development of tailored resources.
• Monitor learner’s welfare and health and safety while on the learning programme.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

IT Literate, Microsoft Office and Teams

Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure

Understanding of Safeguarding in Post 16 education settings

Education

Good standard of general education including English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent

Job description

We believe that everyone owns potential; its inside us all waiting to be discovered.
We are a post-16 further education provider delivering high-quality education, inspired through sport.
With over 20 years’ experience in the industry, we have evolved to become the home of sports education for 16-18-year-olds. We are on a journey to set the standard for sports education that truly inspires young people to succeed and helps current and future generations of sports professionals to unlock their potential.
We are proud to teach, motivate and develop more than 3,000 learners in real sports environments every year nationwide helping them on their journey to the next steps in their career.

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To enable learners, through guidance and support, to achieve their aspirations and academic goals, by supporting classroom learning and working collaboratively with teaching colleagues.
To deliver effective teaching and learning strategies and to support the development of independent learning skills.
To evidence progression against targets set in negotiation with the learner and teaching colleagues to meet learning needs.
To contribute to EHCP Annual Reviews (where applicable) to ensure that progression towards educational outcomes is being addressed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Deliver engaging and creative learning to meet the needs of the learner including those with barriers to learning. This could be a blend of remote, classroom, 121 or on site.
• Deliver learning and evidence progression to meet the targets set for the learner to enable learners to meet or exceed their goals.
• Motivate, enable and drive learners to achieve their goals through collaborative and creative teaching and learning techniques.
• Create support plans tailored to learner’s individual needs considering results of English and Maths assessments, LDD assessments and evidence of need.
• Provide wellbeing and pastoral support to learners as required to aid engagement and achievement of their goals.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of performance, and quality driven.
• Support the learning process through the development of resources tailored to the individual needs.
• Engage and liaise with internal and external professionals to provide adequate support and guidance required by the learner.
• Completed detailed documentation to evidence the utilisation of funding.
• Work collaboratively with and provide regular updates to delivery teams and support the timely achievement of the learning programme.
• Monitor learner’s welfare, health and safety whilst on the learning programme and upskilling the learner’s knowledge regarding Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent and Equality and Diversity.
• Engage in CPD activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Occasional travel from base site to meet the needs of the learner and the business.
• Consistently demonstrate SCL group values.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Good standard of general education including English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, within a given timeframe.
• Experience of and a proven track record of working with learners with SEND.
• IT Literate, Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Ability to work towards given deadlines and targets.
• Good communication and presentation skills, oral and written.
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• A clear understanding of Safeguarding in Post 16 education settings.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of the SEND Code of Practice 2021
• Understanding of EHC Plans and Annual Review process.
• AET (Level 3) or equivalent Teacher/Training qualification or willing to work towards.
• Appropriate SEND/Learning Difficulties and or Disabilities qualification/CPD.
• Relevant Post16 sector experience.

WHAT SCL OFFER

• Attractive benefits for you and your family - We offer Life Assurance, Income Protection, and reimbursement for dental, optical, and alternative health therapies.
• Discounts and benefits through our Discount and Recognition Platform.
• An exciting and rewarding employee recognition scheme.
• Outstanding internal promotion prospects through the 'Teacher Talent Pathway'.
• CPD and Training - We are dedicated to developing you to reach your potential.
• Companywide Socials - A chance for the entire company to get together.
• Excellent staff discounts on SCL services.

The safety and welfare of children is paramount to SCL, all applicants will be subject to thorough background checks to ensure their suitability to work with children. These will include, but are not limited to, reference checks, police checks, DBS checks and qualification checks.