SEN Personal Learning Coach

Overview

Job Title SEN Personal Learning Coach
Closing Date 18/02/2026 23:59
Pay Up to £19,079.84 depending on experience and qualifications
Hours 30 per week
Weeks 40
Type Part Time

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. Apply promptly.

To become a Personal Learning Coach in our SEN department, we need someone who has experience of working in an educational establishment, is able to organise and manage their time effectively and has a passion for raising the aspirations of others. The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area; we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college. Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools. Although this position is centred on our Redditch campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

To find a more detailed list of day-to-day responsibilities, please refer to the key roles and accountabilities section on our Job Description. In summary, as someone who has an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, you will support in many aspects. To name a few:

• To provide, on a one to one and group basis, high quality interventions that encourage SEN learners to engage and enable the achievement of realistic yet challenging goals to support future success and progression.
• To maintain accurate records of all interventions and learner information including personal learning targets, assessments, achievements, progression plans and work placement activities on Pro Monitor and other forms or systems.
• To manage a flexible caseload of learners, prioritising those with attendance, retention, achievement or support needs.
• To assist in activities such as recruitment and open events, enrolment activities and assessment of support needs.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust underpin our services. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green.

We aim to advance, innovate, and inspire. We’re looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

A career with us entails more than a pay check. You can look forward to the following perks:

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7, 365 days a year)
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Volunteering opportunities within local community and charities

WE HIRE PEOPLE.
Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, and we strengthen HoW together. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer and promote safeguarding, equality and diversity.

HoW College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check, along with online verification. Closing date for this post is: 18 February 2026. For further information, contact HR on or

Closing date: 18 February 2026

Interview date: TBC

To apply: visit

The successful applicant will be based at Redditch campus, but may be required to work at other locations from time to time. 30 hours per week for 40 weeks per year. Salary range: £18,057.49 to £19,079.84 per annum. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience. Probation: 6 months. Annual leave: term-time pay in lieu; statutory holidays as applicable. Pension:
Local Government Pension Scheme.

All staff are required to have a minimum level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Safeguarding training is required. DBS checks will be conducted for shortlisted applicants. All applicants are expected to declare any unspent convictions as per policy. Training and documentation as required by law and policy will be provided.

Applications should be submitted via the college website. Curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute. Shortlisting will be based on how well applicants demonstrate essential requirements. Intervie w date TBC;…