Support Coach

Coleg Gwent; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Newport, UK, is seeking a motivated Support Coach to deliver study skills support sessions. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working with learners and a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Responsibilities include planning and managing individual or group sessions to cater to specific learner needs. Joining a diverse and inclusive team is essential to ensure high-quality education and support for all learners.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including Maths and English.
• At least 3 years' experience supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate study skills support sessions for learners.
• Work with learners individually or in groups.
• Develop and maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Supporting learners

Planning and delivering sessions

Developing supportive environments

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including Maths and English

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self‑motivated Support Coach. The successful candidate will provide targeted intervention that gives a more focused wrap‑around service to both learners and the curriculum. This will include a range of learning support strategies by directly managing, and facilitating, study skills support sessions with individuals or groups of learners depending on their need.

Responsibilities

The Support Coach will:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate study skills support sessions for learners.
• Work with learners individually or in groups to address their specific needs.
• Develop and maintain a supportive learning environment for learners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A‑C, including Maths and English.
• At least 3 years' experience supporting learners with needs in a group and/or on a one‑to‑one basis.

Employment Conditions

Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the EWC.

The College is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Our goal is to ensure these commitments are embedded in our day‑to‑day working practices with our learners, colleagues and partners. We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the foundation of our culture at Coleg Gwent. We welcome applications from individuals who speak languages other than English and from all people regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same‑sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available. We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are six Board‑sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

We welcome candidates from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non‑binary and people with disabilities. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group works to create a respectful community and we are a committed anti‑racist organisation. Your wellbeing matters.

Hear our ED&I Champions talk about why they are so passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion – link in attached document.