Learning Coach for Employability and ESOL

Leicester College; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leicester is seeking a motivated Learning Coach to support learners in becoming independent. You will facilitate personal development sessions and work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance students' educational journeys. The ideal candidate will have level 2 qualifications in maths and English, along with experience working with young people. Join us to make a difference in our learners' lives.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Recent and relevant experience of working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group Personal Development sessions.
• Set and review SMART targets.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality.
• Support learners with enrichment opportunities.
• Build effective working relationships with learners and stakeholders.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Supportive communication

Education

Level 2 qualifications in maths and English

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

As a Learning Coach, you will work closely with colleagues within Employability and ESOL to support individuals to become more independent learners through the development of their wider personal, study and employability knowledge, skills, and behaviours. You will provide support for learners to be successful at college and progress to positive destinations. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, passion, and motivation to provide the highest quality service to all our learners in creative and individual ways.

Responsibilities

• The facilitation of group Personal Development sessions, group, and individual tutorials
• Setting and reviewing of SMART targets
• Monitoring, and supporting attendance and punctuality
• Supporting learners with enrichment opportunities
• Building effective working relationships with a diverse range of learners; liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders as a key feature of the role

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent (e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above)
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Recent and relevant experience of working with young people