Access to Learning Coordinator

de Stafford School is seeking a calm, compassionate, and proactive individual to join our pastoral team as an Access to Learning Coordinator. Working closely with the Learning Mentor, you will support students who have been temporarily removed from lessons due to behavioural or well-being concerns, helping to address barriers to learning and aid reintegration into the classroom. This is a vital and rewarding role for someone who can build strong relationships, manage challenging behaviour, and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join de Stafford School, supporting the delivery of high-quality pastoral care for students who are experiencing challenges that impact their ability to engage with mainstream learning. Working under the guidance of the Learning Mentor, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our Intervention Zone, providing both reactive and proactive support for students who have been temporarily removed from lessons due to behavioural concerns, emotional difficulties, or wider well-being issues.

The role involves working closely with individuals or small groups of students, helping them to overcome barriers to learning through the delivery of targeted support, structured intervention programmes, and personalised strategies. You will also prepare and deliver differentiated materials, liaise with teaching and pastoral staff, track and monitor student progress, and provide regular feedback to senior leaders, Heads of Year, and the SEND team. A key part of the role is supporting a successful reintegration back into the classroom environment, ensuring that every student is given the best chance to thrive.

What we are looking for:

• Strong academic foundation with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above).
• Relevant qualification, such as NVQ Level 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent experience.
• A solid understanding of behaviour management strategies and experience supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Confidence in implementing engaging learning strategies and adapting resources to meet individual needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate records, manage time well, and prioritise tasks.
• A confident and empathetic presence, capable of motivating students and supporting their reintegration into mainstream education.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with literacy and numeracy strategies to support targeted intervention.
• A trustworthy, flexible, and proactive approach, with a genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• A firm commitment to safeguarding, equality, and maintaining professional boundaries in line with GLF school policies.

de Stafford is an 11-16 comprehensive school located in Caterham, Surrey which joined GLF Schools MAT in December 2016. The school has a PAN of 180 students per year group. The school serves predominantly the local Caterham community with the majority of students residing within the CR3 catchment area.

Our Core Values: Grow Learn Believe Achieve

Why work at de Stafford School:

• An exciting opportunity to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of the local community.
• A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within GLF Schools.
• Excellent CPD opportunities through our tailored CPD programme.
• An opportunity to work collaboratively with leaders across the wider GLF MAT.
• Recognition of previous school continuous service.
• A successful ECT support programme.
• Onsite parking.
• Access to CareFirst, an advice and information service.

Join the GLF Schools Community:

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our School Support Team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness.

The Details:

• Start Date: 1st Sept 2025
• Hours of work: 32.5hrs per week - Mon to Fri 08:30-15:30 (term time only)

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.

GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.