Learning Coach - 18 hours p/w (Term Time Only 4 weeks) Application Deadline: 4 September 2025 Department: Skills for Life Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Middleton Compensation: GBP 14,366.5 per annum, i.e GBP 33,232.84 pro rata per annum Description To provide high-quality learner coaching and tutorial support within the Skills for Life department. The post holder will primarily deliver 1:1 and small group tutorials, with a strong focus on monitoring and tracking learner progress across attendance, achievement, personal development, and wider learning goals. The Learning Coach will play a central role in ensuring learners - many with SEND and additional support needs - receive consistent pastoral and academic guidance, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience required for success in education, employment, and independent living. Key Responsibilities The Learning Coach will: Provide structured 1:1 and group tutorials to monitor learner progress, attendance, achievement and personal development. Track and record learner progress effectively using College systems (ProMonitor, Teams, etc.), feeding back regularly to teaching staff and Curriculum Managers. Contribute to the delivery and reinforcement of wider tutorial themes, such as safeguarding, employability, resilience, British Values, and personal/social development. Support learners in setting, reviewing and achieving individual targets (including RARPA and EHCP outcomes where applicable). Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach to learner support. Provide additional encouragement, motivation and pastoral care to promote learner well-being, engagement and independence. Maintain accurate records in line with College policies, ensuring that learner progress and interventions are captured clearly. Contribute to the wider Skills for Life team by participating in team meetings, CPD and quality improvement processes. Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, and equality duties are carried out in line with College policy. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Qualifications Essential Criteria Minimum Level 2 in English and maths (or willingness to work towards). Relevant qualification in education, youth work, coaching, or equivalent experience. How Identified: Application Desirable Criteria Level 3 qualification in Learning Support, Mentoring, IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance), or Coaching. Training in safeguarding, SEND, or mental health awareness. How Identified : Application Experience Essential Criteria Experience of supporting young people or adults in education, training, mentoring, or pastoral care. Experience of tracking and monitoring learner progress against targets. How Identified : Application, interview Desirable Criteria Experience of working with SEND learners in an FE or school setting. Experience of delivering tutorials or structured sessions to groups or individuals How Identified : Application, interview Specialist Knowledge Essential Criteria Understanding of barriers to learning and strategies to overcome them. Awareness of safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health & safety responsibilities in an education setting. How Identified : Application, interview IT Skills Essential Criteria Confident in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and online tracking systems. Ability to maintain accurate and timely records of learner progress How Identified : Application, interview Desirable Criteria Experience using FE learner monitoring platforms (e.g., ProMonitor, e-trackers). How Identified : Application, interview