Work-Based Learning Coach (18.5 Hours per week)

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme (18%+)

Career progression opportunities

Free gym facilities

Wellbeing space for staff

Employee assistance service

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Work-Based Learning Coach to join the Progression to Learning & Work department. This part-time role (18.5 hours/week) focuses on providing 1:1 and group support for students on work placements, including in community settings.

You will liaise with employers, adapt resources for SEND/EHCPs, and promote positive learning outcomes while tracking student wellbeing and progress.

Qualifications

• Has a Level 3 or equivalent qualification and GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities and learning needs is desirable.
• Experience working with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or related evidence.
• Ability to adapt resources and use trauma-informed approaches to support wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and group non-teaching support for students on work placements.
• Support Entry Level 3 work-based learning courses in practical settings.
• Adapt resources for SEND and SEMH needs; ensure reasonable adjustments.
• Use trauma-informed approach to monitor student wellbeing and engagement.
• Encourage independence and decision-making in workplace settings.
• Liaise with local employers and organisations for placements.
• Create and maintain risk assessments for placements.
• Assist with travel training to placements as needed.
• Promote aspirational outcomes aligned with EHC plans (employment, learning, independent living).
• Maintain regular caseload contact and provide referrals as needed.
• Share information with curriculum teams via college systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Student engagement

Networking with employers

Trauma-informed approach

IT literacy

Education

A Level 3 qualification

GCSE 4-9 / Maths & English

Tools

IT tools

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Progression to Learning & Work department as a Work-Based Learning Coach.

Highly motivated and with a positive and engaging personality, you will be able to build rapport with your students and support them to develop their autonomy and independence in a community work setting. You will be able to utilise your exceptional communication skills to network and liaise with colleagues internal and external to the college, to ensure your students are supported throughout their full learning and work placement journey. Competent in the use of IT, you'll need to be innovative and solution-focused and be able to meet targets, providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders.

This is a part-time role working 18.5 hours per week (Mon, Tues, Fri).

Responsibilities include:

• Provide non-teaching 1:1 and group support for students on work placements, including in community settings.
• Support students on Entry Level 3 work-based learning courses, assisting tutors in practical work environments.
• Adapt resources and make reasonable adjustments for students with SEND, EHCPs, and SEMH needs.
• Use a trauma-informed and nurturing approach to support student wellbeing and engagement.
• Encourage independence, personal decision-making, and integration in workplace settings.
• Liaises with local employers and organisations to secure suitable placements in conjunction with the curriculum and work placements team.
• Liaise with employers and community partners to ensure the smooth running of work placements.
• Create and maintain risk assessments for student placements.
• Support students to travel to community-based work placements, by undertaking basic travel training on a needs basis
• Promote aspirational outcomes aligned with EHC Plans, including employment, further learning, or independent living.
• Maintain regular contact with students on caseload, offering guidance and referrals to other services.
• Share key information with curriculum teams using college systems.
• Take direction from the lead tutor and work under the management of the team leader.
• Provides on-the-job support to students in integrated work settings to encourage them to become competent and independent.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• A Level 3 qualification (e.g. A level, NVQ 3)
• GCSE 4-9 (A*- C) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent. (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A - C) Or prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience in supporting students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties in post-16 education.
• Experience working with Education, Health and Care Plans and other forms of disability related evidence.
• Knowledge of a variety of techniques to support the learning of students and experience in implementing these.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection with children and vulnerable adults.