Support Coach

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Stevenage seeks a Support Coach to manage and support students through individual and group sessions. The role involves addressing mental health issues and ensuring students receive tailored support. Candidates should have experience working with young people and knowledge of safeguarding practices. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary of up to £26,000 FTE plus pension.

Benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience working with young people.
• Knowledge or training in safeguarding required.
• Familiarity with mental health issues expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support students through 1:1s and group sessions.
• Triage walk-ins and address issues such as anxiety and self-harm.
• Ensure students access tailored support to stay on programme.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Knowledge in safeguarding

Understanding of mental health issues

Job description

Job Details
SALARY: Up to £26,000 FTE plus Pension
JOB TYPE: Permanent
HOURS: Full time
LOCATION: Stevenage or Hitchin Campus
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Support Coach: Working alongside a second support coach, you will manage and support our students through 1:1s and group sessions. Using a multi-agency approach, you will understand students' needs across campus and ensure they access tailored support to stay on programme and succeed.
You will address issues such as anxiety and self-harm, triage walk-ins, and manage a caseload of students you see regularly.
Candidates should have experience working with young people and possess knowledge or training in safeguarding and supporting students with mental health issues.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION:
The College operates across three main campuses in Stevenage and Hitchin, employing over 650 staff. With a turnover of £30m, it offers learning opportunities to over 10,000 students annually, including study programmes for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, and adult education. The college was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2023, with outstanding features.