Learning Coach - Skills & Wellbeing

Educators; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking a dedicated learner support worker to assist students with literacy, numeracy, ESOL, study skills and wellbeing. The role involves delivering sessions, providing one-to-one support, and working with college teams to improve engagement and attainment.

You will monitor learner progress, support wellbeing needs, and help deliver programmes like WEST. Applications close 20 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners in literacy, numeracy, ESOL, study skills or wellbeing.
• Ability to monitor progress and identify learners at risk of disengagement.
• Experience working with curriculum teams to boost learner engagement and achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support in classrooms and drop-in sessions.
• Deliver targeted sessions and track learner progress against KPIs.
• Support administration of West Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST).
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and support vulnerable learners.
• Collaborate with external agencies to promote learner success.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

ESOL

Study skills

Wellbeing support

Job description

• Salary: £25,833.74 - £28,038 per annum pro rata (Based on a full-time equivalent salary of £29,874 - £32,423 per annum)

Salary: £25,833.74 - £28,038 per annum pro rata (Based on a full-time equivalent salary of £29,874 - £32,423 per annum)

Previous applicants need not apply, as applications submitted under requisition

Salary: £25,833.74 - £28,038 per annum pro rata (Based on a full-time equivalent salary of £29,874 - £32,423 per annum)

Previous applicants need not apply, as applications submitted under requisition REQ00000394 have already been considered.

Support learners with essential skills, study skills and wellbeing needs, enabling them to complete their journey through college and progress to further study or employment.

The role involves providing high-quality one-to-one and group support, while working collaboratively with curriculum teams to improve learner engagement, retention and achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to learners in literacy, numeracy, digital skills, ESOL, study skills and wellbeing.
• Deliver targeted sessions and one-to-one support in a variety of settings, including classrooms and drop-in sessions.
• Monitor and track learner progress, supporting those at risk of disengagement.
• Support the delivery and administration of the Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST).
• Provide wellbeing support, including responding to safeguarding concerns and supporting vulnerable learners.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and external agencies to support learner success.
• Contribute to student engagement activities, KPI targets and continuous improvement.

About You

• You are passionate about supporting learners to succeed and overcome barriers to learning.
• You have experience of working in a support, pastoral or skills-focused role.
• You are organised, proactive and able to manage a varied workload.
• You communicate effectively and build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• You are flexible and adaptable, with a learner-centred approach.

Additional Information

The closing date for completed applications is 20th August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job pack. To find out more about Cardiff and Vale College, visit www.cavc.ac.uk . If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve.

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.