Learning Coach in Supported and Inclusive Learning

Full time (37 hours per week), Term time only (40 weeks per year) permanent

Package - Local Government Pension scheme

On site Nurseries

Cycle2work Scheme

Discounted shopping

Wellbeing services 

Excellent training and development opportunities

An exciting opportunity has opened in Supported and Inclusive Learning (SAIL) at Leicester College for a full time Learning Coach. 

We are passionate about Preparation for Adulthood and about ensuring that young people with inclusion needs develop the skills and confidence for increasingly independent lives and employment.  We are looking for people who shares this motivation and is fully committed to inclusive practice. Our full-time students are aged from 16-25 and follow personalised learning programmes including English and maths, social skills, life skills, work skills and personal development.   

You will provide support for learners to be successful at college and progress to positive destinations, working with parent/carers, outside agencies and employers. 

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, passion, and motivation to provide the highest quality service to all our learners in creative and individual ways. 

Key responsibilities include: 

The facilitation of Personal Development sessions, group and individual tutorials 

Setting and reviewing of SMART targets 

Monitoring, and supporting attendance and punctuality 

Supporting learners with enrichment opportunities 

You will have the ability to be calm and responsible and be able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of learners. Liaison with other colleagues and external stakeholders is a key feature of the role.

You must have the following:

• Level 2 qualifications in maths and English or equivalent GCSEs (e.g. GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above) 
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Recent and relevant experience of working with young people.

For more details, please take a look at the role description. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. 

Interview date: 23 September 2026

Why Leicester College? 

Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect: 

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) membership with generous employer contributions 

26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year 

A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression 

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where role requirements allow

Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies

Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.  

Safe & Inclusive  

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

All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.  

Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.   

Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.