Learning Coach Various positions available

28 hours a week over 38 weeks a year term time only Here at Merton College, we are looking to appoint a Learning Coach to provide outstanding support to all learners with social,emotionaland mental health needs, a disability, learning difficulty or medical condition; and or ESOL, English and Maths support needs, to access their planned learning opportunities. South Thames Colleges Group provides resources and support to staff and students through Learning Centres situated at each college site and through digital resources and services delivered across the Group. Based at Merton College, the role of Learning Coach is a rewarding one, as you will support and mentor learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs, a disability, learning difficulty or medical condition, and/or with ESOL, English and Maths support needs to enable them to successfully complete their qualifications, course and where appropriate, education, health and care plan (EHCP) outcomes. Please note Learning Coaches maybe requiredto provide personal care whenrequired(training will be provided). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to begin a career in education, especially for those who are recent graduates and looking to become a teacher. You will act as a learning mentor to support learners academic success, health and wellbeing and preparation for adulthood as appropriate, work with learners considered to be at risk including those with communication and social interaction difficulties and contribute to the development and review of learners individual agreed support plans and risk assessments and ensure they are followed in all aspects of college life As our Learning Coach,wedlike you to have a good working knowledge of the support needs of young people and adults who have social,emotionaland mental health needs, a disability, learning difficulty, medical condition; ESOL, English and Maths support needs in an educational setting. Experience is not essentialall that we ask is that you candemonstratethe ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise, and can communicate well at all levels. We would like you to have good administration and computer skills, to allow you to keep high quality written records of learner progress and setappropriate smarttargets based on EHCP outcomes, agreed support plans and coursework.Wedalso like you to be willing to achieve a GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent with grades A*-C in English and Mathematics (should you not already hold this). Closing date for the return of a complete online application is The benefits package includes generous annual leave. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package will be pro-rated for part time staff. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an onlinesearchand proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, MertonCollegeand South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of Londons largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.TPBN1_UKTJ