Senior Learning Coach

Iris Recruitment; England; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work

Descripción de la vacante

South Thames Colleges Group is seeking a Senior Learning Coach to support students aged 16–25 with various needs. The role involves planning and delivering teaching sessions, learning and assessment for learners with learning disabilities and complex needs, with a flexible approach to curriculum changes.

You will need recent experience in this field, strong communication across all levels, and solid computer literacy.

Formación

• Recent experience of working with and supporting students aged 16–25 with a range of needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Experience sourcing work experience placements for young people with additional needs.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver teaching sessions, learning and assessment for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties.
• Support students to succeed in achieving learning goals and qualifications.
• Collaborate with colleagues to respond flexibly to curriculum needs and individual student needs.

Conocimientos

Communication

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Term Time Only (36 hours a week over 40 weeks a year)

Our Senior Learning Coaches support students to succeed in achieving learning goals and qualifications to enhance progression opportunities and life skills. They also assist with the planning and delivery of teaching sessions, learning and assessment for learners with learning disabilities/difficulties including autism and complex needs.

Weʼd like you to have recent experience of working with and supporting students aged 16-25 with a range of needs and be able to work flexibly in response to changing curriculum needs and the needs of individual students. With a positive ‘can-doʼ attitude and an enthusiastic personality, you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrate a high level of computer literacy.

Experience of working in a specialist school or college would be an advantage, as would experience of sourcing work experience placements for young people with additional needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 11th November 2026

• There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer, subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

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

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.

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.

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 Londonʼs largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put studentsʼ success at the heart of everything we do.

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

Experience of working in a specialist school or college would be an advantage, as would experience of sourcing work experience placements for young people with additional needs.