Learning Coach

As a Learning Coach, you will play a key role in supporting our students to develop their learning skills. In our inclusive and supportive environment, you’ll help every student, regardless of background or ability, to realise their potential.

What makes us special

Our staff team believe passionately in the power of education to transform lives. We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience that we can; an experience that supports, challenges and inspires our students to achieve their potential and develop into well rounded, kind, resilient and responsible young people, who have a deep love of learning and a curiosity about the world in which they live.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our values and vision for inclusive education
• Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
• Is passionate about helping students with SEND to achieve their very best
• Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
• Has experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting
• Is kind, patient, flexible, and a strong communicator
• Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player
• Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times
• Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
• Is committed to safeguarding.

In this role you will:

• Prepare for and supervise activities of the individual or groups of children to ensure their general safety and welfare and to facilitate their development in line with the designated duties of the post and only under the direction of the class teacher.
• To undertake activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children.
• Under the guidance of the subject teacher, provide scaffolding of learning tasks; verbally, visually and in writing for identified students within lessons and on a 1:1 basis.
• To be aware of individual student’s needs and progress and report these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary.
• Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions.

We offer:

• A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice
• The opportunity to work in an established team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to continuous improvement
• Ongoing professional development

How to apply

If you’d love to make a difference to our students, we’d love to hear from you.

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description included on the following pages. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Joni Saunders, Assistant SENDCo on 9th November at jsaunders@nacollege.devon.sch.uk or bchapman@nacollege.devon.sch.uk

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th November at 9.00am. Interviews will be held onsite week commencing the 16th November.

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