Class Coordinator

VALENCE SCHOOL; French Street; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualifications and培训

Generous pension scheme & life cover

Staff wellbeing sessions and support

Retail discounts and subsidised meals

Free on-site parking

Job summary

VALENCE SCHOOL is seeking a compassionate Class Coordinator to lead a dedicated class team and deliver high-quality support for students with disabilities. You will work with teachers, residential staff and therapy teams to ensure effective communication and preparation for student reviews.

The role emphasizes promoting independence, inclusive education, and strong safeguarding practices while coordinating staff and delivering tailored strategies for individual needs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience coordinating staff and supporting students with disabilities is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the class team to ensure high-quality practice across learning, communication, physical support and personal care.
• Support learning in a pathway class with teachers and residential staff for effective student reviews.
• Promote independence, engagement and wellbeing for students with disabilities.
• Assist with medical and personal care needs as required (training provided).
• Collaborate with therapy, nursing, residential and multidisciplinary teams for holistic support.
• Maintain records, safeguarding and professional conduct to a high standard.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Staff coordination

Supporting disabled students

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths (5+)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive Class Coordinator to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality support for students within a dedicated pathway class. This is a key role within our school, combining strong class support with confident guidance and a commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing learning environment for our students to flourish. It is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. What you will do:

• Lead and coordinate the work of the class team, ensuring consistent, high-quality practice across learning, communication, physical support and personal care routines.
• Work closely with teachers to support learning for a pathway class, delivering strategies and programs tailored to student needs in addition to form tutors and residential staff to ensure effective communication and preparation for student reviews.
• Promote communication, independence, and engagement for students with physical disabilities, complex health needs, sensory needs, and learning difficulties.
• Support medical and personal care needs in line with student care plans (full training provided).
• Liaise effectively with therapy, nursing, residential and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, holistic support.
• Model best practice in behaviour support and contribute to positive professional relationships.
• Ensure high standards of record keeping, safeguarding and professional conduct within the class.
  Good general education (GCSEs 5+ or equivalent in English & Maths).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence in coordinating and deploying staff, supporting students and using basic IT equipment.
• A genuine desire to help students with disabilities thrive.
• Knowledge of special educational needs, safeguarding and child development is desirable.
  Fully funded qualifications and training
• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff wellbeing sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking