Study Coach – SEND Support

Study Coach – SEND Support

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

If this role interests you apply below or you can send your cv to [email protected]

£25,869 - £26,491 per annum, pro rata

22 hours per week

The working pattern is Monday & Tuesday 7.5 hours per day, Friday 7 hours per day

38 weeks per annum, paid for 43.13 weeks per annum

Witney Campus

Permanent

Our Study Coaches offer one-to-one and small group support to students from across our range of courses. Study coaches work with students outside of lesson times on areas such as:
  • English
  • Maths
  • Assignments/Coursework
  • Study Skills
  • Using Assistive Software
  • Support with Specific learning difficulties
Study coaches can work with 16-18 and 19+ students on a varied range of courses, subjects and levels. This can include supporting students studying:
• Underpinning English & Maths skills such as spelling or learning times tables.
• GCSE English & maths with revision, practicing specific topics and preparation for exams.
• L1, L2 and L3 (including T Level) Vocational courses with assignments and coursework such as research, planning, proofreading and time management .
• Foundation degree and degree level students with assignments and coursework such as understanding assignments, research and referencing.

Study coaches are part of our SEND faculty. Study coaches support is open to all of our students, and support is often accessed by neurodiverse students such as those with dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, etc. Some of these students may also have Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs). Being a study coach is a wonderful opportunity help a wide range of students achieve success at the college!

Study coaches are based within our English and Maths Hub or library area and students often drop-in to make appointments or discuss the support they require. Study coaches will also liaise with colleagues such as SENCOs, course tutors, student progress coaches for referrals and planning student support. The post also includes some administration such as recording students' study coach sessions using the ProMonitor system, regular team meetings, and ongoing CPD.

In return, Abingdon & Witney College offer excellent benefits to our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

Closing date: 10 th October 2024 (Midnight)

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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