Overview
SEN Learning Coach (Bath City Centre) – September Start Jobs in Somerset, England, United Kingdom at Bath College
Title: SEN Learning Coach (Bath City Centre) – September Start
Company: Bath College
Location: Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
Department: ALS – Inclusion
Employment Type: Permanent – Part Time
Location: Bath, England
Compensation: £23,492 – £23,962 / year
Description
City Centre Campus, Bath as the main base
September Start!
Term Time Only
Mon-Thu 8:30 – 17:00 and Fri 8:30-16:30 with an hour unpaid lunch.
£19,755 – £20,151 actual salary for 37 hours per week – this includes holiday and bank holiday pay
(£23,492 – £23,962 – Full Time Equivalent salary)
This role is key in providing excellent support to SEND Learners with EHCPs across the college, primarily on vocational courses. The post holder will work with a case load of identified Learners who have a variety of support needs using tools to promote independence and will include the use of assistive technology and appropriate strategies for learners on their pathway to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with initial, diagnostic and other assessments
Work in close liaison with the College’s Inclusion Staff to provide effective support to identified Learners to enable them to fully access their learning programme and achieve successful outcomes
Proactively identify strategies to meet the needs of learners and to promote the use of assistive technology wherever possible to enable independence
Provide effective support for Learners including (but not limited to) 1:1 support, classroom support, out of class support (such as lunch and breaks) and on visits and study trips
Monitor learners’ progress and provide timely feedback on learners’ development which may be included in reports to parents, carers, employers and other external agencies using the College systems including Mark Book, ProMonitor, ProSolution and ProPortal
Adapt and interpret teaching and instructions for learners as appropriate
Pro-actively contribute to and implement Individual Learning Plans, monitoring achievement against targets including EHCP outcomes
Provide physical support to students where appropriate, e.g. carrying and organising equipment, supporting learners using wheelchairs, toilet hoists, etc.
Assist Learners to use the toilet as appropriate and to provide personal care where required
Follow agreed weekly timetables keeping Outlook calendar up to date
Contribute to reviews of support as appropriate throughout the year
Essential Requirements
Please see attached for the full Job Description
Maths and English GCSE’s Grade A* to C or equivalent
Please see attached for the full Person Specification
Staff Benefits
Contributory salary pension scheme (Local Government)
Continuing Professional Development for all staff
£500 Refer a friend and earn a reward
Employee Assistance Programme – Staff have access to this programme. It is a free and strictly confidential short-term counselling and support service (up to four meetings after an initial assessment session with a qualified counsellor)
The College offers an eye sight test for anyone who meets the criteria as described within the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Progressive family friendly policies (exceeding statutory requirements) that supports a health work/life balance, all staff are entitled to request flexible working.
