Attendance Progress and Academic Skills Coach

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support provider in Blackburn is seeking to appoint a dedicated professional to support disadvantaged students. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths, experience working with young people, or the desire to do so. This role focuses on ensuring students receive the support they need for academic success while fostering positive engagement across the Study Programme. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for mentorship, this position may be for you.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education.
• Experience or aspiration in working with young people (16–19).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged students in their academic progress.
• Act as a mentor and encourage high engagement in learning.
• Collaborate with Tutor and Learning Support teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Mentoring

Engagement with young people

Education

Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary £27,185 Pro Rata, Per Annum (pay award pending)

Term time - 35hrs pw

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.

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 (16–19). 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.

Close date 21/01/2026