Job Title: Hourly Paid Vocational Learning Coach

Department:  Digital

Reporting to:  Curriculum Team Leader Games/Media

Salary:  £13.68 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)

Basis: Hourly paid

Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Location : Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

We are looking for an hourly paid  Vocational Learning Coach to provide additional learning support in the Digital curriculum area.  In this role, you will contribute to planning and preparing learning activities while providing tailored support to individuals or small groups to help them fully engage and succeed during their time at College. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference to learners and ensuring they have the support they need to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide additional learning support for the Digital curriculum area.
• Work closely with Lecturers and have an input into planning and preparing for lessons.
• Support high needs learners and encourage learners to develop independent learning and study skills.
• Attend regular Additional Learning Support Good Practice Forums, Vocational Learning Coach, and ‘At Risk’ meetings, regularly reporting Curriculum developments to the ALS area.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• An appropriate Level 2 qualification or equivalent, in supporting students with learning difficulties/care or the commitment to complete within an agreed timescale.
• Vocational qualification at Level 2 or commitment to complete within an agreed timescale.
• Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of/experience in working with students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Demonstrate and evidence vocational experience in relevant subject area.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Effective communicator.

Why Join Us?

• Free gym membership

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.

• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

Please view the job description here - Hourly Paid Vocational Learning Coach

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Mark Whitehead,  Digital Curriculum Team Leader on MJ.Whitehead@mbro.ac.uk

About Middlesbrough College

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.