We are looking for a dedicated, proactive, and innovative Student Support Coordinator to join our vibrant team in the Sport Department. In this role, you will play a key role in empowering students to achieve academic success and personal growth, providing tailored coaching and support to help them thrive alongside their athletic development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journeys of students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. If you are a compassionate and committed individual with a passion for supporting student achievement through creative and engaging methods, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

What You Will Do

Manage a caseload of high-needs learners requiring coaching and support as part of their planned study programme.

Work with curriculum teams and learning support teams to put in place support plans to ensure EHCP outcomes are achieved.

Attend high-needs meetings, including EHCP reviews and PEP meetings.

Deliver 4-8 hours of group tutorial sessions per week.

Conduct one-to-one meetings with learners to track and monitor progress toward achievement.

Facilitate student learning and development using effective and supportive coaching and mentoring techniques.

Identify barriers to learning and implement a range of strategies to help students overcome them.

Develop and agree on individual learning plans, setting SMART targets and aspirational goals in collaboration with subject specialists and other academic and support staff.

Work alongside curriculum staff to improve attendance and implement interventions to re-engage students.

Experience of working with young people in an educational setting, particularly age 16+.

Highly organised and motivated indiviudal, who is confident leading and attending meetings with internal and external parties.

Appropriate training and / or a willingness to undertake training in supporting the needs of disengaged / disadvantaged students who may have emotional and behaviour problems.

Good standard of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of barriers to learning and ways to overcome them, particularly with disaffected young people.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Exceptional administrative skills.

Able to work positively & effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College's values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You'll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.