Learning Coach

Salary: Grade 3, £26,435 - £27,588 per annum, pro-rata. Approximately £17,476 - £18,239 per annum (0.66111 FTE)

About us and the role

Every child deserves to feel seen, supported and inspired, and this role places you at the heart of making that happen. As a Learning Coach, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive, nurturing and ambitious environment where all pupils can thrive, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. Working closely with teachers and school leaders, you will provide support across the classroom, in small groups and one-to-one, helping every pupil to access a broad and engaging curriculum. No two days will be the same. You will adapt in the moment, respond to individual needs and build strong, trusting relationships that enable pupils to grow in confidence, resilience and independence. This is a role for someone with empathy, energy and a genuine passion for education. Through collaboration with colleagues, engagement with families and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will help shape a school experience that is inclusive, connected and truly transformative for every learner.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged, please contact the school to arrange a suitable time. The staff at Krishna Avanti Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our pupils. All staff that work at our school subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our children. This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both children and staff: Educational excellence, Character formation, Spiritual insight. We believe in high expectations, challenge and support to enable our children to understand and develop into the best version of themselves. Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment, we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all children enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

What will you do?

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality, inclusive learning by working with individuals, small groups and whole classes to meet a range of needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, promoting their social, emotional and academic development.
• Adapt support and interventions to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND and EAL, using guidance and assessment to inform practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external professionals to support pupil progress and contribute to the wider school community.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful and engaging learning environment, promoting positive behaviour and safeguarding at all times.

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
• Ability to work with teachers to observe, monitor and provide constructive feedback on children’s progress
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
• 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

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.