Directed Pathways Coach (Teaching Assistant)

Variable Hours - On site at Kingston College The Commercial Industries and Access School at Kingston College is seeking a Directed Pathways Coach (DPC) to support the success of the Directed Pathways Programme. You’ll engage with the curriculum area of the pathway: Teachers, Community Support Officers, Pastoral Tutors, and the wider community where appropriate. Alongside curriculum delivery, learning inside and outside the classroom, you’ll provide 1:1 or small group work to foster student wellbeing, resilience and progress across the curriculum areas to create opportunities for learners to access education. The DPC will support the promotion of a safe and inclusive environment, implementing strategies that reduce barriers to learning and encourage a positive learning environment. The role could also include supporting learners who are Looked After, NEET, attended alternative provisions or have been out of education for periods of time. As our DPC, we’d like you to hold a level 2/3 Certificate or Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools/FE (or an equivalent) and participated in recent and relevant CPD with an awareness of academic quality standards. You’ll have experience supporting students with SEND, SEMH, or disrupted education with knowledge of EHCP processes and adapting learning materials with experience of carrying out Safeguarding procedures. Able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, including monitoring their progress, you’ll have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the field of further education. With good general IT skills, including familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email, you’ll have high personal standards and expectations, able to work well under pressure and to agreed deadlines. Working days and hours may vary throughout the academic year depending on the needs of the School. The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 5th June 2025. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve