Learning and Pastoral Support Coordinator

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA time 17%

Flexible PPA (one remote day)

CPD built into school day

Postgraduate study support 25%

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym on-site

Mental health support

Job summary

Saint John Bosco College in London is seeking a coordinator to mentor pupils and small groups who face barriers to learning, track progress and assist with EHCP reviews. The role is term-time with a 36-hour week, working alongside the ASD Base Lead.

You will coordinate timetables, manage pupil-focused admin and support teaching staff to ensure consistent provision and high expectations. DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring pupils or working with pupils with barriers to learning.
• Ability to track progress and manage data.
• Strong teamwork and ability to support teachers in-class.

Responsibilities

• Mentor pupils one to one and in small groups.
• Track and review pupil progress with high expectations for behaviour and attainment.
• Coordinate daily timetables and pupil-focused administration.
• Assist in planning, data tracking and EHCP review preparation with the ASD Base Lead.
• Provide effective classroom support and consistent provision with teaching staff.
• Build relationships with parents, carers and external agencies; promote inclusion.

Job description

This coordinator post sits in the ASD Base team at Saint John Bosco College, a Catholic school that supports pupils with additional needs. The work centres on mentoring pupils and small groups who face barriers to learning, tracking their progress and helping prepare for EHCP reviews. It is a term-time role of 36 hours across Monday to Friday, working alongside the ASD Base Lead. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Mentor pupils one to one and in small groups, especially those facing barriers to learning
• Track and review pupil progress, keeping high expectations for behaviour, attendance and achievement
• Coordinate daily timetables and manage pupil-focused administration
• Help the ASD Base Lead plan, track data and prepare for EHCP reviews and meetings
• Work with teaching staff to provide effective classroom support and consistent provision
• Build relationships with parents, carers and external agencies
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion across the school

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

What’s offered

• 17% PPA, including CPD and departmental time in school hours
• Flexible PPA: a late start or early finish once a week to work from home
• Bespoke coaching programme for every staff member
• Weekly CPD built into the school day
• Governor-backed support for postgraduate study of up to 25%
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Trained mental health practitioners and mental health first aiders