Skills for Life Coach
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Salisbury Campus
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to achieve greater independence and reach their full potential? Whether you already have experience working in education, care, health, youth work, or support services—or you're looking to bring your transferable skills into a rewarding education setting—this could be the perfect opportunity.
Based at our Salisbury Campus, you'll join our dedicated team, supporting students with a range of additional needs including Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, helping students develop the confidence, life skills, and independence they need for adulthood.
Working closely with the Skills for Life Lead Practitioner, you'll provide personalised support to named students, helping them access learning, college facilities, and opportunities within the local community. Your role will empower students to develop the skills, resilience, and self-belief needed to make informed choices about their future and achieve their personal goals.
What We Offer
?? Salary: £22,084 rising to £22,548 (Full time equivalent £25,304 - £25,835 per year)
??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year
?? Outstanding Benefits
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Local Government Pension Scheme – a secure investment in your future
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Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, pro rata paid annual leave plus 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays
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College closure and wellbeing days – including a 2-week, pro rata paid Christmas closure
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Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support
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Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
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Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure
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Cycle-to-Work Scheme – stay active while saving money
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Professional Development – ongoing training and career development opportunities
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Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry
A rewarding role where you'll directly influence students' confidence, independence, and future success while enjoying excellent benefits and career development opportunities.
What You'll Do
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Build positive, supportive relationships that help students achieve their individual goals
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Work alongside the Skills for Life Lead Practitioner to develop personalised learning and independence plans
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to enable students to access learning and college life
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Support students in developing essential life, social, communication, and independence skills
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Assist students with transitions into college and throughout their learning journey
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Contribute to annual reviews and monitor student progress against agreed outcomes
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Encourage positive health and wellbeing, signposting students to appropriate college services where needed
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Deliver targeted interventions that build resilience, confidence, and independence
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Support students in accessing the local community and developing skills for life beyond education
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Maintain accurate student records and contribute to effective communication within the wider support team
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Assist with the use and reporting of specialist equipment and assistive technology where appropriate
What You'll Bring
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A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND to achieve their full potential
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A calm, patient, friendly, and approachable manner
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The ability to build trusting relationships with students through personalised support
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Creativity and flexibility to adapt your approach to meet individual learning and support needs
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
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English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent)
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A relevant Level 3 qualification, or willingness to work towards one
Experience supporting individuals with additional learning needs, disabilities, or complex needs is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in education, care, health, youth work, social care, or other people-focused roles.
? Why Choose This Path?
Make a genuine difference every day—without:
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High-pressure sales targets or performance-driven environments
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Shift work, evenings, or unsociable hours
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Feeling like you're just another number
Instead, enjoy a rewarding career where you'll support students to build confidence, gain independence, and prepare for fulfilling adult lives—all within a supportive team committed to inclusion and student success.
? Make a move that truly matters
If you're looking for a career where compassion, patience, and creativity can transform lives, we'd love to hear from you. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help our Skills for Life students develop the confidence, independence, and skills they need for a successful future.
Closing Date: 18/08/2026
Please note:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
INDMED
Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire, significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6, and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge, Chippenham, Salisbury, and Lackham, which specialises in land-based education.
We offer a wide array of apprenticeships, along with full-time, part-time, and university-level courses. Notably, our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UK's first trackside motorsport engineering training centre, dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.
