Learning Coach in Bristol

Join Avanti Gardens School as a Learning Coach and help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to provide individual, small group, and whole-class support, including assisting pupils with SEND or English as an additional language. In this role, you will build strong relationships with pupils, contribute to lesson planning and delivery, and implement strategies to support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. You will liaise with parents, carers, and colleagues, and play an active role in fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to positively influence pupils’ progress and wellbeing, while contributing to the wider school community through classroom displays, school events, trips, and professional development initiatives. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting every child to reach their full potential and thrive in a nurturing school environment. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. Interviews will take place on 18th June.

What will you do?

• Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, adapting learning approaches to meet the needs of children with SEND or English as an additional language, while promoting social, emotional and academic development.
• Support whole-class learning by supervising lessons, delivering pre-prepared activities, and contributing to planning and resources in collaboration with teachers.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues, communicating progress, responding to concerns, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
• Observe, implement and develop best practice from training, CPD, and specialist guidance to continually improve support strategies.
• Maintain safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities, reporting concerns, supporting wellbeing, and actively contributing to the wider life of the school, including trips, events, and classroom displays.

Why should you apply?

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Evidence of strong communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
• Ability to provide necessary first aid, medical and intimate care to children or undertake training successfully
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.