Student Learning Coaches - Send

Harlow College; Great Holland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training funded

Career development opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Harlow College is seeking a committed Learning Coach for SEND to provide targeted learning support and personal care where required, enabling students with additional needs to access courses and activities across the campus. The role offers training funded by the college and a strong pathway to professional development within the FE sector.

As a graduate, you will work closely with learners, parents and colleagues to deliver personalised coaching, enable inclusive learning, and promote

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learners with SEND is desirable.
• Ability to differentiate materials for diverse needs.
• Capability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to enable learners to achieve their potential and understand content.
• Offer personal care support per plans while promoting independence and dignity.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, healthcare professionals and staff to meet care needs safely.
• Support learners during assessments, revision sessions, inductions, visits and work experiences.
• Maintain accurate learning support and course documentation in line with college systems.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Autonomy under pressure

Education

Maths & English at Grade 4/C

Job description

Student Learning Coaches - SEND

Hours are Monday - Thursday –8.45-5.00pm and Friday 8.45am – 4.45pm

Term Time only

Starting salary £22,645.60 per annum (actual)

Location: Harlow College

Permanent

Are you a graduate looking to go into Further Education teaching? Or looking to change your career to work within education sector with young adults then the role of a Learning Support Practitioner here at Harlow College could be a starting point into your future Career development.

Our team offers outstanding levels of support and coaching across our mainstream campus to enable learners with additional needs to meet their outcomes and fulfil their potential on their course. The role offers you the opportunity to support and learn how the further education sector works, working with many different subject areas facilitating and advocating for the students and offering personalised support and coaching for SEND students.

What the role entails

• To provide learning support to students as appropriate, to enable them to fulfil their potential to achieve e.g. clarifying content, making simple notes, differentiating materials, improving their ability to manage their own learning needs.
• To provide personal and intimate care support to learners, as identified in their support plan, risk assessment, EHCP or individual care plan, including toileting, dressing, feeding, eating and drinking, personal hygiene, mobility and medical needs, while promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Working closely with parents/carers, healthcare professionals, SEND staff, and teaching colleagues to ensure learners' care needs are met effectively and safely.
• To provide support during assessments, examinations, revision sessions, induction activities, educational visits, work experience placements, college visits, and employability activities.
• To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and young persons you are responsible for, or come into contact with.
• To keep accurate records of (learning) support and course documentation provided in line with college systems

What we are looking for

You will have a desire to work with young people with SEND needs and have strong administrative and organisational skills. You will be educated to a minimum Maths & English at Grade 4/Grade C.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is organised and able to work autonomously and calmly under pressure, is able to communicate well with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, can demonstrate a positive and inclusive manner and is solution focused.

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package.

Closing date for applications is 18/09/2026

We are not currently taking applications from agencies.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an Investors in Diversity Silver award holder, dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and communities.