Skills Life Coach

Position: Skills for Life Coach
Location: Gladstone Parade

Skills for Life Coach

Location:

Chippenham

Salary: £14,101 rising to £14,397 per year (Full time equivalent £26,569 - £27,127 per year)

Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve greater independence and reach their full potential? Whether you already have experience working in education, care, health, youth work, or support services—or you're looking to bring your transferable skills into a rewarding education setting—this could be the perfect opportunity.

Based at our Chippenham Campus, you'll join our dedicated team, supporting students with a range of additional needs including Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, helping students develop the confidence, life skills, and independence they need for adulthood.

Working closely with the Skills for Life Lead Practitioner, you'll provide personalised support to named students, helping them access learning, college facilities, and opportunities within the local community.

Your role will empower students to develop the skills, resilience, and self-belief needed to make informed choices about their future and achieve their personal goals.

What We Offer

💷 Salary: £14,101 rising to £14,397 per year (Full time equivalent £26,569 - £27,127 per year)

🕰️ Contract Type:
Permanent, Part Time 22.5 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

* Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure investment in your future

* Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays

* College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas closure

* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support

* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure

* Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money

* Professional Development – ongoing training and career development opportunities

* Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry

A rewarding role where you'll directly influence students' confidence, independence, and future success while enjoying excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

What You'll Do

* Build positive, supportive relationships that help students achieve their individual goals

* Work alongside the Skills for Life Lead Practitioner to develop personalised learning and independence plans

* Provide one-to-one and small group support to enable students to access learning and college life

* Support students in developing essential life, social, communication, and independence skills

* Assist students with transitions into college and throughout their learning journey

* Contribute to annual reviews and monitor student progress against agreed outcomes

* Encourage positive health and wellbeing, signposting students to appropriate college services where needed

* Deliver targeted interventions that build resilience, confidence, and independence

* Support students in accessing the local community and developing skills for life beyond education

* Maintain accurate student records and contribute to effective communication within the wider support team

* Assist with the use and reporting of specialist equipment and assistive technology where appropriate

What You'll Bring

* A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential

* A calm, patient, friendly, and approachable manner

* The ability to build trusting relationships with students…