SEN Learning Coach Centre

Department and Location

Department: ALS – ALS and Inclusion Team

Location: Bath, England

Final date to receive applications: 30 April 2026

Compensation: £26,262 – £26,839 / year

Bath College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Staff member to join our inclusive and learner-focused support team. This role is both rewarding and developmental, offering the chance to make a meaningful contribution to learners’ progress, participation and longer-term outcomes within a college environment.

The role provides high‑quality support based on an empowering and enabling model of practice. You will work alongside learners, curriculum staff and wider support teams to remove barriers to learning, promote independence and help learners participate fully in college life.

This position offers the opportunity to undertake a nationally recognised Level 5 apprenticeship, supporting professional development and enhancing future career prospects.

• Provide effective support to learners with additional needs in lessons and across the wider college environment.
• Promote learner independence, confidence, engagement and achievement.
• Enable learners to develop strategies and skills that support participation and long‑term success.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to implement appropriate support approaches.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and aspirational learning environment.
• Support learner wellbeing and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.
• Maintain appropriate records and contribute to reviews of learner progress and support arrangements.

• A strong commitment to inclusion, participation and learner success.
• The ability to build positive and professional relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• A professional, proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• High expectations for what learners can achieve.
• A willingness to undertake further professional development, including the Level 5 apprenticeship opportunity where applicable.

Previous experience of supporting young people, adults or learners with additional needs would be advantageous, although applicants with the right values, potential and commitment will also be welcomed.

• Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government).
• Continuing Professional Development for all staff.
• £500 Referral reward for staff who refer a successful applicant.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential short‑term counselling and support service.
• Eye‑sight test for staff meeting the criteria in the Health and Safety regulations.
• Progressive family‑friendly policies supporting a healthy work/life balance; all staff can request flexible working.