Learning Coach -BSL in Stanmore

This role requires a Level 2 or 3 in British Sign Language. Avanti House Secondary School is seeking committed and compassionate Learning Coaches to support pupils in reaching their full potential. In this role, you will support tailored interventions, promote positive behaviour, and help create an environment where all pupils can succeed. You will work as part of a collaborative team committed to high standards and inclusive practice.

What will you do?

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, delivering tailored one-to-one and small group interventions that meet individual learning, social and emotional needs.
• Support inclusive learning by working closely with teachers to adapt resources, implement strategies (including SEND and EAL support), and ensure all pupils can access and engage with the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation, using consistent strategies to support pupils’ wellbeing and readiness to learn.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external professionals to monitor progress, share insights and contribute to effective support planning.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, displays, trips and ongoing professional development.

Why should you apply?

You will be working in a fantastic environment. 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. We offer a range of staff benefits including:

• 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
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
• Ability to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

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

Further information

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.