Term-Time Attendance & Academic Skills Coach

onlyFE; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24

Staff gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bus travel discounts

Family-friendly policies

Eye tests

On-site outlets

Professional salon services

Job summary

Blackburn College invites applications for an Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach to champion support for disadvantaged students, removing barriers to progress in a busy college setting. You will mentor students, engage with tutors and support teams, and help deliver personalised study programmes within term-time hours.

The role requires excellent communication and a collaborative approach to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Mentor and support learners to overcome barriers to progress.
• Strong communication with tutors and support teams.
• Work collaboratively within a learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted support to disadvantaged students.
• Promote engagement and a positive attitude to learning.
• Build appropriate relationships and maintain boundaries with young people.

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Blackburn College invites applications for an Attendance, Progress and Academic Skills Coach to champion support for disadvantaged students, removing barriers to progress in a busy college setting. You will mentor students, engage with tutors and support teams, and help deliver personalised study programmes within term-time hours.

The role requires excellent communication and a collaborative approach to student welfare.