Engagement Coach in Chippenham, Wiltshire

Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire

Salary: £22,353 rising to £22,821, pro rata of the full time equivalent of £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a)

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, Term time only 36 +4 weeks per year

Applications for this role close on the 25th June 2025.

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Coach to join our team.

About Us:

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire's economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

The Role:

As an Engagement Coach, you will work closely with curriculum teams to support students who are struggling to engage with their studies. Through personalised 1:1 interventions, small group sessions, and collaborative planning, you will help learners re-engage, build confidence, and achieve their academic goals. You will play a key role in identifying challenges, developing action plans, and supporting students with a wide range of needs including those with learning difficulties, mental health challenges, or behavioural barriers. Your work will directly impact student retention, wellbeing, and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1:1 and group interventions: Working closely with students to address challenges and create personalised strategies to foster engagement and success.
• Developing action plans: Collaborating with students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve academic goals.
• Building relationships: Partnering with colleagues, teachers, and managers to create a supportive college environment for disengaged learners.
• Driving progress: Facilitating effective interventions to ensure students thrive academically and socially within the college community.

About You:

We are seeking someone who is:

• Empathetic and student-centred, with a strong understanding of learning support and engagement strategies.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborative, working effectively with curriculum teams, families, and external partners.
• Flexible and resilient, ready to adapt to changing needs and support students across multiple campuses.

Essential Requirements:

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE AC or equivalent).
• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Experience supporting individuals to meet goals and overcome barriers.
• Strong IT skills and a commitment to safeguarding and equality.

Desirable Extras:

• A teaching, caring, or coaching qualification.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND, including wheelchair users or those requiring personal care.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and 025 legislation.

If you are ready to make a positive impact on young people's lives and help them overcome barriers to achievement, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days, pro rata annual leave for Professional Service Staff, plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts with a wide variety of retailers
• Free onsite car parking.

Application Process:

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting Engagement Coach opportunity, please click Apply now.

PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.