About Us :
Supporting Education Group is the UK’s leading education services platform, providing the technology, expertise and resources that help schools, trusts and education organisations deliver high‑quality learning for all.

Our Qualifications & Training practice plays a central role in this mission by delivering high‑quality training, qualifications and professional development for educators across the UK and internationally.

Through evidence‑informed programmes spanning teacher development, leadership training and vocational pathways, the team equips staff with the skills, confidence and support they need to progress in their careers and thrive in the sector.

By strengthening professional capability and enabling continuous growth, we help build a resilient, skilled education workforce prepared to make a positive impact on learners.

About The Role :

As our Coach you must have a can-do attitude, excellent communications skills, and a nurturing approach to join our team. You will easily engage with young people, support their behaviour, listening skills and encourage a cheerful outlook towards learning.

• Deliver daily mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation, goal setting, and behaviour reflection.

• Support student engagement and behaviour within vocational sessions delivered by BTEC tutors.

• Build strong, consistent relationships with students who have experienced educational trauma, exclusion, or instability.

• Use restorative and relational approaches to manage behaviour and promote a safe, respectful learning environment.

• Support delivery of physical activities, enrichment, and community-based learning sessions.

• Facilitate 1-1 SEMH interventions and support small group discussions focused on identity, wellbeing, and future planning.

• Monitor and record student engagement, providing input into weekly progress snapshots and termly reports.

• Support students to develop employability and life skills, including punctuality, communication, and teamwork.

• Encourage aspirations and pathways into further education, apprenticeships, or training.

• Collaborate with tutors, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure wraparound support.

• Adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.

About you:

As a LMP Engagement Coach, you will be enthusiastic about young people and education. You will use this post to increase participation and engagement among our young students.

The primary aim of this post is to deliver support, mentoring and coaching sessions to registered students who are part of our Alternative Provision.

The Engagement Coach will deliver activities including team-building games, building social interaction, critical thinking activities, restorative practice, and therapeutic techniques.

• Level 2 qualification or above in Youth Work, Education Support, Health & Social Care, Sports Coaching, or a similar field.

• Experience supporting young people in KS3 and KS4, ideally those with SEMH, SEND, or at risk of exclusion.

• Strong working knowledge of behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, and ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences).

• Experience delivering 1-1 mentoring or group wellbeing sessions.

• Understanding of the Restorative practice and BTEC vocational framework or willingness to train in its structure.

• Current Safeguarding and First Aid training (or willingness to complete)

✨ Benefits that actually make a difference

🏖️28 days’ holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)

👶 Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers

🩺 Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions

🛡 Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

💷 Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)

💳 Discounts access to different options to help your money go further

🎁 Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)

🧠 Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities

🤝Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.

This role also requires criminal records checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and safeguarding legislation. For roles in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, this is a DBS check or PVG Scheme in Scotland. The level of check required will determine what you need to disclose.