Learning Coach

Kingston College; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a Learning Coach to support and mentor learners with various educational needs. The role involves helping students achieve their qualifications and personal development goals while maintaining detailed records of their progress. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, with a willingness to obtain necessary qualifications. Attractive benefits and a dedicated environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Good administration and computer skills.
• Willingness to achieve relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners towards qualification completion.
• Maintain high-quality records of progress.
• Set SMART targets based on individual plans.

Skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Administration

Computer skills

Education

GCSE/Level 2 in English and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

The role of Learning Coach is a rewarding one, as you will support and mentor learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs, a disability, learning difficulty or medical condition, and/or with ESOL, English and Maths support needs to enable them to successfully complete their qualifications, course and where appropriate, education, health and care plan (EHCP) outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners to enable them to complete their qualifications, course and EHCP outcomes where appropriate.
• Use initiative, organise and prioritise, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Maintain high quality written records of learner progress and set appropriate smart targets based on EHCP outcomes, agreed support plans and coursework.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience is not essential, but ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise, and communicate well at all levels is required.
• Good administration and computer skills to record progress and targets.
• Willingness to achieve a GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent with grades A-C in English and Mathematics (if not already held).

Details

• Hours: 28 hours per week, 38 weeks a year. Hours will be discussed at interview stage.
• Salary: £27,288 - £29,469 per annum FTE.
• Closing date: 10 October 2025 for complete online applications.
• Location: London. Employer: Kingston College (South Thames Colleges Group).

Benefits and Compliance

• Generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme); subsidised sports facilities and professional development; salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. Benefits pro rated for part-time staff.
• Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity under the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010; applications encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.