3-4 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The Progress Coach provides high‑quality support to learners, tutors and teaching assistants to ensure learners—particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)—are able to achieve their full potential.
* The role is responsible for coordinating learner support, monitoring progress, leading EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) processes, and promoting successful outcomes through effective collaboration with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Provide tailored support to learners to help them achieve academic, personal and developmental goals.
* Set, monitor and review individual targets that promote independence and progression.
* Identify barriers to learning and put appropriate support interventions in place.
* Chair EHCP annual review meetings and prepare required documentation and reports.
* Review and maintain Education, Health and Care Plans in line with statutory requirements.
* Assess learner suitability during consultations and provide recommendations.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience working with learners, particularly those with SEND or additional needs.
* Experience of supporting learning programmes, monitoring progress and setting targets.
* Experience working with a range of stakeholders, including education professionals and external agencies.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (or equivalent).
* Good understanding of SEND, EHCP processes and learner support frameworks.
* Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures.
* Awareness of barriers to learning and strategies to improve outcomes.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 37 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS with barred list
* We work on bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.