SEND Personal and Academic Development Coach

TN United Kingdom; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a SEND Personal and Academic Development Coach to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing tailored support to students, ensuring they have access to high-quality personal development and academic resources. The ideal candidate will possess a teaching qualification and demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills to engage with students effectively. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values education's transformative power, making a meaningful impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about helping young people thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• A teaching qualification or willingness to complete relevant training.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-2-1 and small group academic tutoring to students.
• Deliver core tutorial content related to keeping safe, healthy, and well.

Skills

Teaching qualification (CertEd, PGCE, DET, AET)

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Collaboration

Motivational skills

Education

Minimum grade 4 in maths and English

Level 4 (foundation degree)

Job description

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SEND Personal and Academic Development Coach, Letchworth Garden City

Client: North Hertfordshire College

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Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

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Who We Are

NHC is part of the Hart Learning Group which also includes Hart L&D, a progressive learning and development business that helps business clients of all sizes to engage with emerging talent, and the Hart Schools Trust. Read More

Our Values

We believe passionately in the power of education to enrich lives, raise aspirations and create prosperity for individuals, businesses and the communities we work in. Read more

Our Mission

Our strategic plan for 2019 - 2023 maps out the next phase of our journey as we seek to build our achievements and push Hart Learning Group towards outstanding in all aspects of work.

Please complete your application below, and we will promptly begin the recruitment process.

SALARY: Actual Salary range for 0.8 term time only role = £17,892 – £20,448, FTE Salary range = £22,365-£25,560

JOB TYPE: Permanent

HOURS: 0.8 fraction = 7.4hrs a day / 5 days a week / 36 working weeks a year

LOCATION: Working across all group sites in Stevenage, Letchworth and Watford

JOB PURPOSE:

Our SEND Personal and Academic Development Coach role will be part of a unique team across the college who will work within Supported Studies and Springboard whilst collaborating across the college to ensure our students access the best support and a high-quality personal development curriculum.

MORE THAN JUST A SALARY

• Contributory pension scheme
• For a full outline of benefits, click here

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• A teaching qualification (CertEd, PGCE, DET, AET), or a willingness to complete relevant teacher training
• Minimum of grade 4 (previously GCSE grade C) in maths and English
• An understanding of the pastoral needs of the 16-19 age group
• Confidence and personal presence in order to lead sessions with students
• An ability to engage and motivate students
• Strong collaborator who easily builds relationships with colleagues
• Good communication and presentation skills, written and verbal
• Good levels of digital literacy

Desirable:

• Training or experience in wellbeing, mental health, academic support, safeguarding
• Experience of working with young people in a college, school or university setting
• Teaching experience
• Educated to a minimum of level 4 (foundation degree)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is an exciting and varied role that will have responsibility for a range of areas. You will be connected to Supported Studies and Springboard, whilst also being part of the wider personal and academic development team across the college.

Academic skills:

Provide 1-2-1 and small group academic tutoring to students. This might include providing targeted support to students who need intervention to support them achieving.

Keeping our students safe, healthy and well:

You will deliver core tutorial content related to keeping safe, healthy and well including Prevent, safeguarding and healthy relationships. You will work with your colleagues in the team to develop impactful sessions and work with students throughout the year to provide refreshers. To support you with this, you will receive in-depth training on these key topics, with a particular focus on mental health and safeguarding lead information.

Accessing resources

To support the academic and personal development of our students, they will access some tailored online learning throughout their course. You will work with the curriculum teams to identify the appropriate online learning for them and support students to complete this.