HE Student Experience Coach (Academic Skills and Disability)

MicroTech Consulting; Paignton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in the UK is looking for an HE Student Experience Coach to join their Student Support Hub. This role focuses on providing academic support for students, especially those with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive educational environment. You will play a critical part in enhancing student engagement and success, working alongside various stakeholders and offering tailored advice.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Access to training and apprenticeships

Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised fitness facilities

Employee discounts

On-site nursery

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience working within academic support or student services.
• Ability to work with students with additional learning needs.
• Commitment to placing students at the heart of their support.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to enhance their academic skills.
• Collaborate with the HE team and ensure inclusive practices.
• Assist in organizing and leading College-wide activities.

Skills

Support for academic development

Knowledge of disabilities

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

HE Student Experience Coach (Academic Skills and Disability)

Job reference: REQ002722

Date posted: 15/05/2025

Application closing date: 18/07/2025

Location: Paignton

Salary: £20,604.80 to £22,847.20 (£25,756.00 to £28,559.00 pro rata)

Package: plus excellent benefits

Contractual hours: 29.6

Basis: Fractional

Job category/type: Academic

Job Description

The HE Student Experience Coach (Academic Skills and Disability) is a student-facing role based within the Student Support Hub team. The Hub provides tailored support to Higher Education students in wellbeing, academic study skills, employability, and disability support.

This role is central to ensuring a positive and inclusive student experience. The postholder will work directly with students to support their academic development and learning strategies, especially those with additional learning needs or disabilities. They will collaborate with the wider HE team, signposting students to appropriate services, contributing to inclusive teaching and assessment practices, and supporting College-wide activities such as Open Events.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced service, and team members are expected to be proactive, responsive, and committed to placing students at the heart of everything they do.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for fractional) including the option to purchase additional days
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave
• Access to training, apprenticeships, funded higher education, and dedicated training days
• Local Government Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 18%
• Subsidised fitness suite, onsite hair and beauty salon, catering facilities, outdoor gym, and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discounts
• Life Assurance (if a member of pension scheme)
• On-site Nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Closing Date: Internal - 12pm Tuesday 8th July. External - midnight Friday 18th July.

Interview Date: TBC

This role is open to internal and external applicants. For internal applicants, the advert closes at 12pm on Tuesday, 8th July. For external applicants, it closes midnight on 18th July.

To apply and view the full job description, visit the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs; applications are only accepted via the online form.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from those interested in these options.

Applicants must possess or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, as a condition of employment.

The College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting student welfare, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The College practices equality and diversity in recruitment and selection, ensuring all processes are non-discriminatory.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for candidates with disabilities, including flexible interview arrangements and accessible information formats.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; applicants must declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands, or warnings not protected by law.

Working at South Devon College offers extensive training, apprenticeship, and degree opportunities, along with generous holiday allowance and a focus on work-life balance. The College holds the Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, recognizing excellent management standards and being among the top UK employers.

Our staff are committed to delivering excellent teaching and learning, working with diverse learners, and maintaining high expectations to foster enthusiasm and participation in education.