Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach

Only FE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackburn College is seeking an Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach to support disadvantaged students and help remove barriers to academic progress. The role includes mentoring, ensuring high engagement with the Study Programme and collaborating with Tutor, Learning Support and Student Engagement teams.

Aligned with the English and Maths Department, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and the ability to build appropriate relationships with young people,

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including Level 2 English and maths.
• Experience of, or aspiration towards working with young people.
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and the ability to relate well to staff and students.
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with young people.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support disadvantaged students to remove barriers to progress.
• Act as a mentor to promote high engagement across the Study Programme.
• Coordinate with Tutor team and Learning Support and Student Engagement teams.
• Deliver a personalised package of support for each student.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach

Salary £28,273 Pro Rata, Per Annum

Term Time only - 37hrs per week

Please apply by:21/10/2026

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.

Applications will not be considered from those candidates who attended an interview in September 2026.