Learner Coach

The aim of the role is to support learners throughout their learner journey to ensure they attain the maximum benefit from their Apprenticeship programmes both in College and the workplace.,

• Interview and advise prospective learners who express interest in joining the Apprenticeship programme via Careers Wales, open evenings and schools open days as well as Careers fairs.
• Administer the diagnostic assessment for learners that have additional learning needs and to liaise with College Support teams to ensure appropriate support is in place for all learners.
• Liaise with employers to ensure that Apprentices are appropriately placed, including use of the Apprentice Matching Service or similar.
  
  Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Experience of working with Apprentices providing advice and guidance and liaising with appropriate external organisations.
• Knowledge and experience of effective liaisons with external support agencies.
• Experience of undertaking initial assessment of learners including essential, basic skills and skills tests
  
  Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.


• Permanent
• Full time (37 hours per week)
• £26,907 - £29,242 per annum
• Jubilee Court (Fforestfach, Swansea), 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
• View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/staff-benefits-wellbeing, Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
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