Study Coach

Heart of Yorkshire; Selby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Heart of Yorkshire as a Study Coach! This role involves providing tailored support to a diverse range of learners, helping them succeed academically and socially. Applicants should hold a Level 3 qualification and have a passion for supporting young individuals with varied needs. Enjoy benefits including professional development opportunities and gym membership discounts.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

High street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant qualification at Level 3.
• Have GCSE grade A*-C / 9-4 in English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
• Experience supporting 16-24 year olds with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and additional support to learners in one-to-one and group settings.
• Develop strategies to support learner achievement and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff to enhance students' literacy, communication, and study skills.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Advocacy

Support for Diverse Learners

Education

Qualification at Level 3

GCSE in English and Maths (A*-C / 9-4) or Level 2 equivalent

Job description

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Hours: 37 hours, term time only, 40 weeks per year

We will consider 2 x roles (please specify hours in your application)

Location: Selby Campus

As a Study Coach you will provide coaching and additional support to a cohort of learners with a range of support needs on a one-to-one basis and group situations, with and without direct supervision.

You will develop specific strategies to support learner achievement, liaising with teaching and non-teaching staff to encourage learner motivation and engagement in their chosen area of study. You’ll contribute to the development of student’s literacy, communication, numeracy and study skills– as well as helping increase their levels of independence and social awareness in a range of settings.

As a Study Coach, you should:

• Hold a relevant qualification at Level 3
• Have GCSE grade A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or Level 2 equivalent as a minimum
• Have the ability to plan and deliver one-to-one sessions to learners
• Have experience of providing support to 16-24 year olds with disabilities

You should also be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to communicate to a diverse range of people at all levels verbally and in writing
• The ability to manage and advocate on behalf of challenging behaviour
• Confidently offering a range of strategies to assist tutors in making specific reasonable adjustments to ensure the student can fully access all the learning available

See what we have to offer and come and join us….

Benefits include:

• Personal and Professional Development opportunities, including a comprehensive induction
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarketsand restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing date: Sunday 30th June 2024

Interview date: Monday 8th July pm / Tuesday 9th July am

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY, AGENCY CVS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.