PASS Scheme (peer assisted student success)

To provide guidance to first year students that can help them to develop for themselves a better understanding of course content and what is required in assessments, good academic skills and effective ways to be successful students.

Success Coaches can draw on their own knowledge and experience of the course or subject area to facilitate other students to develop what it takes to achieve success.

Success Coaches work with first year students in small groups and also provide one-to-one advice by individual arrangement. The small group sessions (one hour) may occur during class (e.g. seminars, workshops, labs, practicals, studios) or during separate timetabled meetings, depending on the subject/course.

Hear from current/past Success Coaches as to why they joined the scheme.

The minimum commitment is two hours per week, including some time to complete your report. In areas where additional input from Success Coaches is required (due to class sizes), it may be possible to do an extra one or two hours per week in support of small group sessions.

Success Coaches are paid the London Living Wage. They will work during teaching weeks and in some cases during assessment periods. In addition, free training is provided.

To qualify as a Success Coach you must have successfully completed the first year of your undergraduate degree. Postgraduate students are also welcome to apply. You will need to have a strong academic record and interpersonal qualities to support other students' learning, including clear communication, respect, empathy, friendliness and commitment. 

All Success Coaches are required to attend training. The training includes role and responsibilities, communication skills, group-facilitation skills, and dealing with common issues. 

Being a Success Coach gives you the opportunity to improve your CV by gaining valuable work experience while offering you free training and the chance to make some extra money. The experience can build your communication and interpersonal skills and your confidence, as well as enhance your knowledge of your area of study and good academic practice. 

Success Coach positions are advertised on the Student Job Board.

Applications will be checked by Course Teams who will advise on the selection of those suitably qualified for training as Success Coaches. Attending the training is a condition for becoming a Success Coach.

Application for the current advert close 5 February 2026, but we may advertise at other points in the academic year as well. 

Questions? Contact pass@londonmet.ac.uk