Learning Coach: Inclusive Learning

Location: Chaffron Way Campus – Milton Keynes
Hours: 37.5
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: Head of School

IN SHORT

As a Learning Coach, you will be supporting the development of our Inclusive Learning students throughout their studies with Milton Keynes College. You will be sharing best practice and knowledge across the School. Students within Inclusive Learning can expect to experience learning in the classroom, out in the community and in our specialist facilities. You will be joining a team dedicated to delivering the best possible learning environment for each individual student.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic team player who shares our passion for success and is keen to contribute to the excellent delivery of our students who wish to get the best out of their future lives. You will be leading on our work experience and placement offer and will be required to hold 1:1 sessions with students to track progress in this area, plan and delivery work experience Workshops and have a case load of units to deliver across a range of our vocational programmes. A key part of the role is engaging with businesses to gain work placements, carrying out risk assessments, job coaching within these work placements: all in order to arm the students’ with the knowledge and skills for employment ensuring that they will leave the College “Work Ready”. Working in collaboration with the wider curriculum team you will deliver an excellent teaching and learning experience. You will be required to work across multiple sites.

The team challenge our students to be themselves — creative, imaginative and fantastic individuals. The Inclusive Learning programme offers choices for students with learning difficulties and disabilities to develop independent living and work skills in a friendly, supportive and fun learning environment.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College.  All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 30 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card

** For further information about this opportunity, please refer to the attached document.