Job Description

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Study Coach

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Witney
24/08/2025


Study Coach

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

26,121 - 26,750 per annum

Contractual hours

15

Basis

Part time

Region

South

Package

The College offers excellent benefits as well as generous pension schemes and holiday.

Job category/type

Teaching Support

Date posted

06/08/2025

Job reference

AWC0001393

Job description


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

If this role is of interest to you, please apply below or you can send your cv to helpmehr@abingdon-witney.ac.uk as an expression of interest and apply on our website otherwise we won't be able to accept your application. (external candidates only)


26,121 - 26,750 per annum depending on experience (Pro Rata)

15 hours per week

The working pattern is Wednesday 7.5 hours and Thursday 7.5 hours

Weeks per year worked: 38

Permanent

Witney Campus

We are currently recruiting for an motivated

Study Coach

to join our student support team at our Witney Campus. You will provide targeted 1-to-1 and small group support to students across a range of abilities and subjects, including English, Maths, and core study skills. Your role will help students overcome barriers to learning and realise their full academic potential. Support will be delivered face-to-face and online, working with learners from Entry Level up to Level 6.

Responsibilities

Provide tailored 1-to-1 or small group academic support for students in English, Maths, and general study skills. Assist students with assignments across all subject areas, offering guidance on planning, research, writing, and referencing. Deliver personalised support for GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level to Level 2), including support for learners with specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia, dyscalculia, maths anxiety). Conduct dyslexia screenings, review outcomes, recommend interventions, and refer for further assessments if required. Promote student confidence and motivation through personalised learning strategies. Design and deliver study skills sessions focusing on areas such as time management, exam preparation, and academic research. Maintain accurate records of all student interventions and progress using college systems. Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SEND teams, Student Performance Managers, and other internal services. Ensure safeguarding, quality standards, and equality and diversity principles are upheld at all times.

Essential Criteria

Experience of delivering 1-to-1 and group academic support, particularly in English and Maths. Understanding of learning support needs for students with SpLDs such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. Ability to assess learning needs and adapt support strategies accordingly. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a learner-centred approach. Confident in supporting students at different academic levels, including Entry Level through to Level 6. Proficient in using technology to support learning both in person and online. Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.

Desirable Criteria

Qualification or training in learning support or SEND. Experience conducting dyslexia screenings and referring for access arrangements. Familiarity with college systems used to record student progress and safeguarding information. Knowledge of Functional Skills and GCSE curriculum. Experience supporting students with maths anxiety or low confidence in academic settings.

Closing date: 24th August

2025 (Midnight)

Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date*




AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.


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Study Coach