Study Skills Coach

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are currently seeking to appoint a temporary Study Skills Coach for our client in Neath. This role offers an immediate start.

Principal Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Student Support Strategy and uphold professional study support standards.
• Collaborate with staff to improve attendance and attainment, identifying students who would benefit from study skills support.
• Collect and analyse transition data to identify vulnerable students and groups requiring specialist support.
• Provide targeted study skills support to ensure smooth transitions into and out of education
• Recommend and implement interventions, including referrals to external specialist support, for students at risk of leaving College.
• Work with the Wellbeing and Safeguarding team to provide a seamless, student-centered support service.
• Maintain accurate student records on the Student Intervention Log and electronic records.
• Develop and deliver six-week study skills action plans, including one-to-one and group workshops covering literacy, numeracy, ICT, learning techniques, and presentation skills.
• Design workshops for students with specific support needs such as ALN or anxiety.
• Engage students through multiple platforms, including face-to-face and remote delivery.
• Deliver study skills coaching to students under 16, as required.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, attend specialist reviews, and provide advocacy for students.
• Contribute to academic meetings and track student attendance, engagement, and progression.
• Support events and activities, including Fresher’s Fairs, Taster Days, and UCAS events.
• Undertake administrative and clerical duties as required.
• Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion
• Ensure safe working practices in line with Health and Safety requirements.
• Contribute to quality assurance and enhancement processes.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience.
• Level 2 qualification in English (GCSE or equivalent).
• Level 2 qualification in Maths (GCSE or equivalent).
• IT literacy equivalent to Level 3.
• Experience in developing, planning, and delivering workshops.
• Experience in a student-facing role.
• First Aid certificate (training provided).
• Fire Marshal qualification (training provided).

Hours: 30 hours per week (6 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm)

Salary: £15.00 per hour

For more information please contact hayley.robinson@jgr.co.uk or daniel.edwards@jgr.co.uk or call our office on 01656 767778.