Academic Support Coach

Job Description

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Do you have experience supporting learners to achieve their best?

Or are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers and succeed in their studies?

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, this is your chance to build a rewarding career in education — with stability, balance, and the opportunity to help students grow in confidence and independence.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and play a vital part in supporting learners to reach their full potential in a welcoming, student-focused environment.

What We Offer

Salary: £21,486 rising to £21,740 per annum, pro rata of the full time equivalent £24,619 rising to £24,910 per year.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks

Outstanding Benefits

• Great Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 pro rata paid bank holidays
• 2-week pro rata paid Christmas closure for rest and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support
• Free on-site gyms at several campuses
• Lifestyle discounts on shopping, tech, travel & more
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Extra perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive attraction offers

A stable role with benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and future.

What You’ll Do

• Provide personalised academic and pastoral support to students
• Help learners develop study habits, organisational skills, and confidence
• Work closely with teaching teams to ensure students stay engaged and on track
• Support young people and adults with a range of needs in and out of the classroom
• Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive learning environment

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working with learners or supporting individuals (education, youth work, care, mentoring, coaching — all welcome)
• A genuine passion for helping students succeed
• Strong communication, empathy, and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting diverse learners

Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential — what matters most is your dedication to making a difference.

Why Choose This Path?

Use your people skills to transform learners’ lives — without:

• High-pressure workplace demands
• Inconsistent hours or unpredictable workloads
• Physical strain or shift-heavy roles

A career that gives you purpose, stability, and time back for life.

Make a difference every day

If you’re ready to join a supportive team and play a key role in student success, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

Please note:

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

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. xwzovoh

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.