Academic Support Coach

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Trowbridge is seeking a dedicated Academic Support Coach to provide personalized support to learners. In this part-time role, you will help students develop study habits and confidence while working closely with teaching teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in education or mentoring, strong communication skills, and a passion for fostering student success. This position also offers outstanding benefits including a local government pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Great Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days pro rata paid annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners or individuals through education, youth work, or care.
• A genuine passion for helping students succeed.
• Commitment to safeguarding and diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students.
• Help learners develop study habits, organisational skills, and confidence.
• Work closely with teaching teams to ensure students stay engaged.
• Support young people and adults with a range of needs.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Empathy

Organisational skills

Job description

Academic Support Coach

Wiltshire College & University Centre – Trowbridge campus

Do you have experience supporting learners to achieve their best?

Or are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers and succeed in their studies?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in education — with stability, balance, and the opportunity to help students grow in confidence and independence.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital part in supporting learners to reach their full potential in a welcoming, student-focused environment.

What We Offer

Salary: £13,066 rising to £13,221 (Full time equivalent £24,619 rising to £24,910 per year)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time – 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only working, 36 + 2 weeks per year.

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks

Outstanding Benefits

• Great Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays
• 2-week paid Christmas closure for rest and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 / 7 confidential support
• Free on-site gyms at several campuses
• Lifestyle discounts on shopping, tech, travel & more
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Extra perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive attraction offers

A stable role with benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and future.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students
• Help learners develop study habits, organisational skills, and confidence
• Work closely with teaching teams to ensure students stay engaged and on track
• Support young people and adults with a range of needs in and out of the classroom
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working with learners or supporting individuals (education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching — all welcome)
• A genuine passion for helping students succeed
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting diverse learners

Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential — what matters most is your dedication to making a difference.

Why Choose This Path?

Use your people skills to transform learners’ lives — without:

• High-pressure workplace demands
• Inconsistent hours or unpredictable workloads
• Physical strain or shift-heavy roles

A career that gives you purpose, stability, and time back for life.

Make a difference every day

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and play a key role in student success, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 06/01/2026

PLEASE NOTE

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.