Attendance, Progress & Academic Skills Coach

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 24,032 - 32,514; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP 24/7

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Bus travel discount

Family-friendly policies

Free eye tests

Food outlets

Hair & Beauty discounts

Bakery products

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking an Attendance, Progress & Academic Skills Coach to support disadvantaged students and remove barriers to progress. The role focuses on mentoring, high engagement with the Study Programme and collaboration with tutors and learning support teams.

Successful candidates will be allocated to the English and Maths Department and work part-time during term time, up to 35 hours per week, with a salary listed as £28,273.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 2 English and maths qualification.
• Experience or aspiration to work with young people.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and ability to relate to staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged students to remove barriers to progress.
• Act as a mentor to promote engagement with the Study Programme.
• Communicate effectively with Tutor team and Learning Support staff.
• Provide individualised support packages to learners.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Education

Level 2 English & maths

Job description

Attendance, Progress & Academic Skills Coach

Salary £28,273

Close date 16/08/2026

Part Time - Term time only 35 hrs per week

The Role

We are looking to appoint an individual with the skills, knowledge and experience to champion and support the most disadvantaged students by ensuring that all barriers to academic progress are removed.

The role requires you to act, where necessary, in the role of a mentor in terms of supporting high engagement with all elements of the Study Programme and a positive attitude to learning.

The role complements the work undertaken by other cross-college support teams and will require a high level of communication particularly with the Tutor team and the Learning Support and Student Engagement Team.

This role is ideal for anyone who has the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our most disadvantaged young people by ensuring that each has a comprehensive and individualised package of support.

Successful candidates will be allocated to the English and Maths Department

What we are looking for

You should have a good standard of general education including a level 2 qualification English and maths (or equivalent) and experience of, or an aspiration towards working with young people (). You will need the flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to relate well to staff and students and the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and organisational abilities and Experience of working successfully as part of a team are also essential.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Bus Travel with the Transdev Commuter Club
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals

Blackburn College values diversity and is committed to create a diverse workforce.

Blackburn College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are subject to a variety of pre-employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS check.