Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach

Cheshire College - South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class facilities

Professional development opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Up to 51 days annual leave

Job summary

Cheshire College - South & West in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach to support learners through one-to-one and small-group work, helping them overcome emotional and physical barriers to learning.

You will manage a caseload of SEND and disadvantaged learners, deliver interventions, track progress, and work with curriculum and wellbeing teams to remove barriers to learning. The role is permanent with 37 hours per week, 36 weeks and 1 day per year, in Ellesmere Port.

Qualifications

• Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant qualification.
• GCSE Maths and English (minimum grade C/4).
• Experience of supporting vulnerable learners.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to manage a caseload and admin tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of SEND and disadvantaged learners to mitigate disruption to learning, participation, attendance, wellbeing or achievement.
• Support learners through one to one and group activities to overcome barriers to achieving their learning goals.
• Provide direct interventions and facilitate internal and external partnership working to remove barriers to learning.
• Track the progress of a caseload of learners and ensure college systems are up to date.
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Caseload management

Student communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Administrative tasks

Partnership coordination

Education

Level 4 qualification or equivalent

GCSE Maths and English (4/5) or equivalent

Job description

Salary: £29,838 - £32,579 pro rata per annum, (£25,362 - £27,692 per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, 36 weeks and 1 day per year

Location: Ellesmere Port

We are looking for a Learner Wellbeing and Inclusion Coach to support learners through one to one and small groups to help them overcome emotional and physical barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of SEND and disadvantaged learners to mitigate the disruption to learning arising from barriers to learning, participation, attendance, wellbeing or achievement;
• Support learners through one to one and group activities to overcome barriers to achieving their learning goals;
• Provide direct interventions to identified learners and facilitate internal and external partnership working to remove barriers to learning;
• Track the progress of a caseload of learners, providing feedback to relevant curriculum, pastoral and wellbeing areas and ensuring College systems are up to date; and
• Promote the welfare of children and young people.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• Level 4 or equivalent in relevant qualification
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in Maths and English (or equivalent);
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development;
• Experience of working and communicating effectively with young people who are disadvantaged and/or vulnerable;
• Experience of working in a supportive environment;
• Excellent working knowledge of safeguarding procedures;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in working and learning environments
• Ability to carry out administration duties effectively; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities
• Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below.
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Information, Advice and Guidance
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 20% for LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

About Us

Cheshire College - South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. References will also be sought.