Learning Coach

Learning Coach

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Salary: £18,887 - £20,015 per annum (FTE £28,836 - £30,550)

Type: Permanent

Employer: South Thames Colleges Group

Multiple posts at: Carshalton, Merton, Kingston, and Wandsworth

Hours: 28 hours a week over 38 weeks a year, term time only

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, courses and where appropriate, education, health and care plan (EHCP) outcomes.

These are fantastic opportunities for anyone looking to begin a career in education, especially for those who are recent graduates and looking to become a Teacher.

• Experience is not essential but it would be beneficial if you have worked with young people or adults who have social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Ability to use initiative, organise and prioritise.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Good administration and computer skills to keep high-quality written records of learner progress and set appropriate smart targets based on EHCP outcomes, support plans, and coursework.
• Willingness to achieve a GCSE/Level 2 or equivalent with grades A
  • -C in English and Mathematics (if not already held).

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 6th September 2026.

• 27 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year.
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to support physical and mental health.
• All leave in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement.
• Excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training.
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
• Pro-rata for part-time vacancies.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage, and civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group includes Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training, committed to its local communities and student success.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.