Learning Coach

South Thames College Group; Pp Ho; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

generous benefits package

excellent pension scheme

subsidised sports facilities

professional development and training

salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Job summary

South Thames College Group is seeking a Learning Coach to support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, disabilities or ESOL/English and Maths support. The role is 28 hours a week, 38 weeks a year, term-time only, with duties including mentoring, tracking progress and contributing to EHCP outcomes.

The post offers a gateway into education for recent graduates and those seeking a rewarding part-time teaching support career, with opportunities to develop administration and ICT

Qualifications

• Experience not essential but beneficial with young people or adults who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Good administration and computer skills to keep high quality written records and set targets based on EHCP outcomes.
• Willing to achieve GCSE/Level 2 in English and Maths (A*-C) if not already held.
• Ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise, and communicate well at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, a disability, learning difficulty or medical condition.
• Provide ESOL, English and Maths support as required to enable learners to complete qualifications and EHCP outcomes.
• Keep high quality written records of learner progress and set appropriate smart targets.
• Demonstrate initiative, organisation and clear communication with learners and staff.

Job description

28 hours a week over 38 weeks a year (Term time only)

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.

These are fantastic opportunities for anyone looking to begin a career in education, especially for those who are recent graduates and looking to become a Teacher.

Experience is not essential but it would be beneficial if you have worked with young people or adults who have social, emotional and mental health needs. What we do ask is that you can demonstrate the ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise, and can communicate well at all levels. We would like you to have good administration and computer skills, to allow you to keep high quality written records of learner progress and set appropriate smart targets based on EHCP outcomes, agreed support plans and coursework.

We'd also like you to be willing to achieve a GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent with grades A*-C in English and Mathematics (should you not already hold this).

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 26th November 2026

Benefits

• generous benefits package
• excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• subsidised sports facilities
• professional development and training
• salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• benefits package will be pro-rata for part time vacancies

South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.