Join a Top-Rated Training Provider as an Additional Learning Support Coach (Remote)

At our company, recognized as an Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” institution and among the top 5 training providers in the country, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to the Care and Education Sector. With an unwavering commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences to thousands of learners and employers nationwide, we are looking for exceptional individuals to enhance our growing learning support team!

Driven by passion, innovation, and a strong desire to deliver unparalleled teaching and learning encounters, our carefully selected team exemplifies expertise and special knowledge in their fields. Come be a part of an inspiring group dedicated to empowering people to achieve their potential through outstanding learning support.

Location: Remote (Applicants must reside in the U.K. to comply with GDPR regulations)

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced professionals to join us as a remote Additional Learning Support Coach. In this pivotal role, you will mentor and coach neuro-diverse learners, motivating and guiding them through their planned learning and development milestones on their educational journeys.

Your leadership will be essential in implementing the company’s use of Cognassist, ensuring that learners identified with learning difficulties or disabilities (LDD) receive tailored support and reasonable adjustments, empowering them to thrive. Leveraging your expertise, you will assist tutors and employers with support strategies, exam access arrangements, and differentiation, along with providing direct support to identified learners as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire and engage learners to achieve their qualification goals promptly
• Deliver both group and individual coaching sessions
• Provide outstanding additional learning support as necessary
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure initial diagnostic assessments are completed
• Utilize quality improvement approved resources for impactful educational sessions

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in Functional Skills – English & Maths
• Experience in delivering additional learning support
• Background in teaching Functional Skills
• Proven experience managing a diverse caseload remotely
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to change

Application Process:

We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, which may result in the vacancy closing before the advertised date if an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to apply promptly!

Why Work With Us:

At Paragon Skills, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture that promotes learning, development, and career advancement for all employees. Our additional benefits include life assurance, income protection, and a comprehensive suite of options known as Paragon Choices.

• 20 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
• 3 additional Paragon Days for our December operational closure and 8 public bank holidays
• Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and support for corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Access to Perkbox, featuring a variety of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we have established a guaranteed interview scheme ensuring that applicants with disabilities are not overlooked. If you meet the minimum requirements and indicate your disability status in your application, you will be guaranteed an interview. To promote inclusivity, we will request information on certain characteristics during the application process; this data will not influence hiring decisions and will remain confidential.

We are recognized as Leaders in Safeguarding Gold and are dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of our learners and team. We implement stringent recruitment practices to ensure all employees are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We celebrate diversity and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the varied backgrounds of our learners and clients, actively promoting equality and inclusion across our community.