Engagement Coach

LMP Group; Welton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused organization in Welton is seeking an enthusiastic Engagement Coach to support students, especially in SEND settings. You will conduct mentoring sessions and facilitate engagement activities aimed at promoting student participation and well-being. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing attitude, excellent communication skills, and experience in coaching or mentoring young people. This role offers competitive benefits, including a healthcare plan and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Healthcare plan after probation

Free life insurance

Pension contributions after 3 months

Flexible benefits post-probation

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with ASD and ADHD is preferred.
• Ability to develop activities for student needs.
• Flexibility is essential as duties vary daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality engagement sessions.
• Support students through 1:1 guidance and mentoring.
• Consult with staff members and supervise students.

Skills

Experience in SEND settings

Coaching and mentoring skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with restorative practices

Education

Coaching/mentoring/teaching/assessing qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality engagement sessions incorporating restorative and therapeutic techniques
• Support students through 1:1 guidance and mentoring
• Increase student participation, retention, and progression
• Consult with staff members
• Always supervise students
• Attend staff meetings and training
• Follow policies and procedures
• As our Coach you must have a can-do attitude, excellent communications skills, and a nurturing approach to join our team. You will easily engage with young people, support their behaviour, listening skills and encourage a cheerful outlook towards learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND setting, particularly students with ASD and ADHD would be an advantage, as well as experience working in a PRU and an understanding of restorative and therapeutic practices.
• You will develop activities and resources to meet the need of students, consult with the school lead to set targets and report on progress and behaviour.
• Supporting student resilience, social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing is a key part of this role.
• Flexibility is essential for this role as no two days are the same.
• You will be joining a committed team who want to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
• As a LMP Engagement Coach, you will be enthusiastic about young people and education. You will use this post to increase participation and engagement among our young students. The primary aim of this post is to deliver support, mentoring and coaching sessions to registered students who are part of our Alternative Provision. The Engagement Coach will deliver activities including team-building games, building social interaction, critical thinking activities, restorative practice, and therapeutic techniques.
• Coaching/mentoring/teaching/assessing qualification
• Experience with restorative and therapeutic practices
• 3+ years working with 11-16-year-olds
• Experience engaging hard to reach young people.

About Us

At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration. Since we were founded in 2004, we\'ve grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference. Recognised Excellence Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:

• Best Companies 2 Star \'Outstanding to Work For\' award 2022
• Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
• Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
• Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group

We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including: Disability Confident Employer Investors in People Gold Leaders in Safeguarding Gold Cyber Essentials Living Wage Employer

Join Us on Our Mission At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you\'re looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you\'ve passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We\'ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you\'ve passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

Confidentiality The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act. Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. Pre-employment Checks Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.