Early Years / Pre-School Learning Coach in Bishops Stortford

Salary: Grade 3, £25,117 - £26,216 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £17,408 - £18,170 per annum (0.69309 FTE)

About us and the role

At Avanti Meadows, we believe every child is unique, capable and full of potential. We are seeking a Learning Coach who shares our commitment to nurturing both academic success and personal development to join our growing team. Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will support pupils to access learning, build confidence and flourish within a caring and inclusive school. This role will be working with pupils within Early Years / Pre-School.

Interviews are due to take place on Tuesday 14th April. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Meadows is a brand-new primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. The school is rated “good” with “outstanding” in personal development. Avanti Meadows is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity.

Our school is a vibrant, exciting place to be that is open to big ideas and creativity, all with a genuine focus on pupil and staff wellbeing. Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

What will you do?

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning by providing whole-class, small group and individual support that enables all pupils to access a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, recognising individual strengths and needs, and adapting support or interventions to help every child thrive.
• Provide targeted support for pupils with SEND or English as an additional language, implementing strategies from Individual Learning Plans and specialist guidance where appropriate.
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development while maintaining a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, colleagues and families to monitor progress, share insights and contribute to a supportive school community.

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?

• Level 3 Nursery or Childcare qualification
• Evidence of child-centred attitude to all you do;
• Ability to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships
• Evidence of strong communication skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Experience of general administrative work e.g. photocopying, laminating and the ability to work well within a team
• 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.