Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are currently seeking to appoint a temporary Study Skills Coach for our client in Neath. This role offers an immediate start.
Principal Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of the Student Support Strategy and uphold professional study support standards.
* Collaborate with staff to improve attendance and attainment, identifying students who would benefit from study skills support.
* Collect and analyse transition data to identify vulnerable students and groups requiring specialist support.
* Provide targeted study skills support to ensure smooth transitions into and out of education
* Recommend and implement interventions, including referrals to external specialist support, for students at risk of leaving College.
* Work with the Wellbeing and Safeguarding team to provide a seamless, student-centered support service.
* Maintain accurate student records on the Student Intervention Log and electronic records.
* Develop and deliver six-week study skills action plans, including one-to-one and group workshops covering literacy, numeracy, ICT, learning techniques, and presentation skills.
* Design workshops for students with specific support needs such as ALN or anxiety.
* Engage students through multiple platforms, including face-to-face and remote delivery.
* Deliver study skills coaching to students under 16, as required.
* Liaise with key stakeholders, attend specialist reviews, and provide advocacy for students.
* Contribute to academic meetings and track student attendance, engagement, and progression.
* Support events and activities, including Fresher’s Fairs, Taster Days, and UCAS events.
* Undertake administrative and clerical duties as required.
* Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion
* Ensure safe working practices in line with Health and Safety requirements.
* Contribute to quality assurance and enhancement processes.
Qualifications
* Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
* Level 2 qualification in English (GCSE or equivalent).
* Level 2 qualification in Maths (GCSE or equivalent).
* IT literacy equivalent to Level 3.
* Experience in developing, planning, and delivering workshops.
* Experience in a student-facing role.
* First Aid certificate (training provided).
* Fire Marshal qualification (training provided).
Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm)
Salary: £15.00 per hour
For more information please contact hayley.robinson@jgr.co.uk or daniel.edwards@jgr.co.uk or call our office on 01656 767778.