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The Adult & Community Learning Skills Coach will deliver high-quality teaching, assessment, and learner support across a range of short, community-based adult learning programmes funded through the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) Adult Skills Fund (ASF). Delivery will take place across community venues, and programmes will range from short courses (minimum 15 days) to longer programmes (up to 20 weeks). The role supports adults aged 19+, many of whom may face complex barriers to learning, including mental health challenges, autism, low confidence, unemployment, or previous negative experiences of education.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment across community-based adult learning programmes
Teach and assess accredited and non-accredited qualifications in line with awarding body and SYMCA requirements
Plan learning using robust initial assessment and individual learning plans
Ensure learning is sequenced, coherent, and ambitious, enabling learners to build knowledge and skills over time
Ensure learners make clear progress in every session, with evidence recorded via the ePortfolio
Deliver learning through group sessions and 1:1 support, adapting methods to learner needs
Embed English, maths, digital skills, employability, and confidence-building where appropriate
Work with adults from diverse backgrounds, including learners with autism, mental health needs, and other complex barriers
Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Promote learner wellbeing, confidence, and resilience
Identify and address barriers to attendance, engagement, and achievement
Treat all learners with dignity, respect, and fairness
Embed Safeguarding, Prevent, and British Values meaningfully within delivery
Follow safeguarding and health & safety policies at all times
Act promptly on safeguarding concerns and follow reporting procedures
Provide impartial information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to support learner progression
Support learners to progress into employment, further learning, volunteering, or training
Record learner outcomes and destinations in line with SYMCA ASF requirements
Maintain accurate, timely learner records in line with SYMCA ASF funding rules
Use the ePortfolio system to evidence learning, assessment, progress, and distance travelled
Complete required reviews, registers, and documentation within agreed timescales
Support learner retention and achievement in line with KPIs
Participate in internal quality assurance, standardisation, and Ofsted readiness activities
Manage time and workload effectively across multiple community venues
Maintain an up-to-date CPD record, including subject-specific and pedagogical development
Keep occupational competence current in relevant curriculum areas
Build positive working relationships with learners, colleagues, partners, and community organisations
Act as a positive ambassador for Total Training Provision
Requirements:
Experience delivering adult or community-based learning
Experience teaching and assessing qualifications
Knowledge of Adult Skills Fund (ASF) / AEB funding
Understanding of Ofsted expectations for adult learning
Experience working with learners with complex barriers, including autism and mental health needs
Confident using ePortfolio systems and digital tools
Strong communication, organisation, and time-management skills
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and learner wellbeing
Nice to have:
Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, or equivalent)
Assessing qualification (TAQA or equivalent)
Experience delivering wellbeing, leadership, or business-related provision
What we offer:
25 days annual leave + extra Christmas shopping day + extra day for Birthday + 8 Bank Holidays = Total 35 Days
Additional 2 days leave after 2 years' service
Additional 2 days leave after 5 years' service
Additional 2 days leave after 10 years' service
Work anniversary vouchers (£10 for every year reached)
Access to the Westfield Health Plan after probation
Access to Health Assured from Day 1
Early Finish Fridays (3pm finish on the 2nd Friday of every month)
Dress Down Fridays
Buy & Sell annual leave scheme (buy up to 5 days, sell up to 3)