Academic Support Coach

Academic Support Coach
Wiltshire College & University Centre Lackham 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 youre 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: 21486 rising to 21740 per year
(Full-time equivalent 24619 rising to 24910 per year)

Contract: Permanent Full-Time 37 hours per week Term Time Only 362 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks

Outstanding Benefits
Great Local Government Pension Scheme
30 days pro rata paid annual leave 8 pro rata paid bank holidays
2-week pro rata 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 Youll Do

The role will involve providing one-to-one and personalised support to students with disabilities and additional learning needs including students with visual impairment.

You will work alongside students and college staff to identify and reduce barriers to learning helping learners access teaching learning resources campus facilities and wider college life as independently as possible.

Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students

Support students with visual impairment to access lessons learning materials and college activities
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

The emphasis is on promoting independence rather than creating dependence. Academic Support Coaches encourage students to develop the skills confidence and strategies they need to manage their learning as independently as possible.

What Youll Bring

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting disabled people students learners young people or individuals with additional needs
• Has an understanding of or willingness to learn about visual impairment and sight loss
• Is patient empathetic respectful and understanding
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can recognise individual needs and adapt their approach accordingly
• Is confident providing one-to-one support
• Can build positive professional and trusting relationships
• Has a calm consistent and encouraging approach
• Is organised reliable and able to use initiative
• Is comfortable working collaboratively with teaching and support professionals
• Is committed to promoting independence inclusion equality and student wellbeing
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries

Experience of working with visual impairment assistive technology accessibility software or disability support would be advantageous.

Why Choose This Path

As an Academic Support Coach you will have the opportunity to provide consistent encouraging and individualised support that helps students access education and develop the skills and confidence they need to become increasingly independent.

You will help students to:

• Access teaching and learning more confidently
• Overcome barriers associated with visual impairment and other support needs
• Develop greater independence
• Build self-confidence and resilience
• Develop effective study and organisational skills
• Use appropriate accessibility tools and strategies
• Participate positively in college life
• Develop self-advocacy and confidence
• Work towards their personal and educational goals

Youll also benefit from working within a supportive education environment with predictable working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Make a difference every day

If you are passionate about disability inclusion visual accessibility removing barriers to education and helping students become more independent wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 22/10/26

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 locatedat the bottom of this pageas 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 childrens 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.

INDMED

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 UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.