Reed Further Education are working on a role that you, or someone you know may be interested in. If you are looking for work, read on to find out how to join the UK's leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for talented/aspiring support staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.Progress CoachBeverley37 hours per weekTemporary£15 per hourAbout the role As a Progress Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting learner progress, engagement and wellbeing throughout their programme of study. You will provide pastoral and safeguarding support, work closely with curriculum teams to address attendance and behaviour concerns, and help deliver a varied programme of enrichment activities. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, the Inclusion Team and Safeguarding Team, you will identify learner needs and coordinate timely interventions. This may include signposting or referring learners to appropriate internal or external support services. The role may involve supporting learners with challenging behaviour, so a calm, confident and solution-focused approach is essential.Key responsibilities include: • Providing pastoral, safeguarding and welfare support to learners • Supporting curriculum teams with learner engagement, attendance and behaviour • Identifying support needs and arranging interventions, referrals and signposting • Delivering and supporting enrichment events and activities throughout the year • Working closely with safeguarding, inclusion and support teams • Building strong, trusted relationships with learners to support progression and successAbout you You will be an approachable and positive individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people. You'll be confident engaging learners, managing challenging situations calmly, and working both independently and as part of a team.We are looking for someone who has: • Experience of working with young people • A clear understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults • Knowledge of external agencies and support services • The ability to build strong rapport and deliver engaging interventions • Strong interpersonal skills and a professional approachYou should also have: • A relevant Level 3 specialist qualification (e.g. Youth Work) or a willingness to work towards one • The ability to remain calm and professional during conflict • A proactive, flexible and team-oriented mindset • DBS on the update serviceAll candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years' referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter. Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client: • Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area • A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf • A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club • Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment • Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning. • Great referral bonus' (up to £200 per successful referral!) • Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learningTo apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.Not looking for a support role? We are also registering teachers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years' experience in the sector.