Academic Support Coach

Academic Support Coach
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Chippenham campus

Do you have experience supporting learners to achieve their best?
Or are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers and succeed in their studies?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in education — with stability, balance, and the opportunity to help students grow in confidence and independence.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital part in supporting learners to reach their full potential in a welcoming, student-focused environment.

What We Offer

Salary: £21,486 per year rising to £21,740 per year, pro rata of the FTE (Full time equivalent £24,619 rising to £24,910 per year)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week, Term Time Only 38 weeks
 Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks

Outstanding Benefits

• Great Local Government Pension Scheme

• 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 paid bank holidays

• 2-week paid Christmas closure for rest and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support

• Free on-site gyms at several campuses

• Lifestyle discounts on shopping, tech, travel & more

• Cycle-to-Work scheme

• Excellent professional development opportunities

• Extra perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive attraction offers

A stable role with benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and future.

What You'll Do

• Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students

• Help learners develop study habits, organisational skills, and confidence

• Work closely with teaching teams to ensure students stay engaged and on track

• Support young people and adults with a range of needs in and out of the classroom

• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with learners or supporting individuals (education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching — all welcome)

• A genuine passion for helping students succeed

• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills

• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting diverse learners

Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential — what matters most is your dedication to making a difference.

Why Choose This Path?

Use your people skills to transform learners' lives — without:

• High-pressure workplace demands

• Inconsistent hours or unpredictable workloads

• Physical strain or shift-heavy roles

A career that gives you purpose, stability, and time back for life.

Make a difference every day

If you're ready to join a supportive team and play a key role in student success, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

The Company

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.

Testimonials

• Lily Raynor-Blundell
• Head of Faculty - Engineering, Automotive and Motorsport

Working at Wiltshire College and University Centre is a rewarding experience, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, whilst making a positive and meaningful impact in post-16 education.

• Tiffany Maxwell
• Executive Assistant

As a new recruit at Wiltshire College & University Centre, I enjoy the supportive environment and dedicated team that make me feel valued and inspired.

• Arvil Pogson-Davis
• Health & Safety Manager

My job regularly takes me around all four of Wiltshire College & University Centre campuses and I meet staff from all diverse backgrounds which I really enjoy. I also work with a small but very dedicated and professional team.

The Benefits

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Shopping Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym

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