Learning Coach

Learning Coach

Salary |£25,000 - £27,000             

Contract | Temporary, Maternity Cover, 37 hrs per week

Location | South Bristol Skills Academy, Hengrove

Closing date | Wednesday 27 February 2019 – (midnight)

Interview date |8 March and 11 March 2019 – South Bristol Skills Academy 

About the Role: 

City of Bristol College is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Learning Coach. This position is full time, temporary maternity leave cover, will be based at South Bristol Skills Academy in Hengrove.  The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, professional person who will join an existing team responsible for delivering an effective, high quality Additional Learning Support (ALS) service.

What you’ll be responsible for/what we are looking for:

The role will involve providing:

• Commitment to offering an inclusive provision within a mainstream setting
• Experience of ALS services, including supporting, assessing, monitoring and reviewing students ’Education, Health and Care and support plans.
• Working closely with ALS staff, students and teaching staff to address each individual’s barriers to learning, agree and monitor plans which lead to improved outcomes, greater autonomy and independence.
• Working with students and groups of students, facilitating 1:1 and small group interventions
• Educated to degree level or equivalent and have a commitment to personal and professional development, including being prepared to undertake training to develop a good working knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice and the role of the Education, Health and Care Plan in learning.

You will also need to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, internally and externally, as well as other members of College staff and students.

Life at City of Bristol College:

Benefits City of Bristol College offers:

• a generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days (plus bank holidays and 8 closure days)
• membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 15.5 %
• death in service benefit 3x salary (if a member of the pension scheme)
• cycle to work scheme
• a variety of online shopping discounts and offers
• free car parking at most college sites
• a supportive package of continuous professional development 
• as well as a range of staff support packages 

About the College:

City of Bristol College is one of the City’s largest employers, based at four different sites across the City. We offer a wide range of courses from entry to degree level and cater for learners of all ages and backgrounds. We strive for student achievement through providing the best possible student experience, professional staff and outstanding resources. Our success in this isn’t possible without the commitment, dedication and collaboration of every member of staff. 

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Further information will be sent to all prospective staff as part of the application process. 

If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please refer to our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information. 

How to Apply

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You will be directed to City of Bristol College’s career page where you will be required to complete an application form. 

NO CVs – NO AGENCIES