Learning Skills Coach

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pension schemes

Generous holiday package

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Spa & Salon discounts

Job summary

East Surrey College and John Ruskin College are seeking a Learning & Skills Coach to join the Inclusion Team, supporting learners with additional needs to thrive in and out of the classroom. You will provide tailored support, encourage independence and confidence, and help students develop the skills they need for education, employment and life, working alongside teachers and specialist staff.

Applicants should have experience in learning support and a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with additional learning needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to learners with additional needs.
• Encourage independence and confidence in students.
• Help learners develop skills for education, employment and life.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialist staff to maintain an inclusive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation

Supporting learners

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Learning Skills Coach

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill) and John Ruskin College (Selsdon)

Salary: £26,366 - £29,373 FTE (£23,181.80 - £25,825.65 based on 38 weeks per year) subject to qualifications, skills, and experience

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:45 - 5 pm (Part time opportunities available - minimum 3 days)

Inspire. Support. Transform Lives.

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve their potential? We're looking for a dedicated Learning & Skills Coach to join our Inclusion Team, supporting learners with additional needs to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide tailored support, encourage independence and confidence, and help students develop the skills they need for success in education, employment and life. Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you'll play a vital role in creating an inclusive environment where every learner can succeed.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting young people with additional learning needs.
• Is passionate about inclusion and student success.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can motivate, encourage and inspire learners to achieve their goals
• Relevant qualification in learning support or in a related area or willing to work towards one
• Has Level 2 qualification / GCSE in English and Maths

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.