Learning Bridge Support Manager

The John of Gaunt School; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is recruiting a Learning Bridge Support Manager to help students overcome barriers to attendance, engagement and learning, coordinating personalised support plans with teaching, pastoral and attendance teams. The role emphasizes wellbeing, inclusion and strong communication with families and external agencies.

Based at EQUA Mead Learning Trust, the position supports students through transitions back to mainstream education, with DBS checks and a commitment to excellence

Responsibilities

• Coordinate personalised support plans for students experiencing barriers to attendance, engagement and learning (e.g., EBSA, mental health, medical needs).
• Monitor attendance and identify barriers to learning, contributing to interventions that promote re-engagement and achievement.
• Collaborate with teaching, pastoral and attendance teams to support transitions back into mainstream education.

Job description

The working hours for this role are expected to be33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The start date for this role is01 December 2026.

The Learning Bridge Support Manager plays a vital role in supporting students to overcome barriers to attendance, engagement and learning, helping them successfully transition back into mainstream education. Working closely with teaching, pastoral and attendance teams, you will coordinate personalised support plans for students experiencing challenges such as emotion-based school avoidance (EBSA), mental health needs, medical needs and other pastoral concerns. The role involves creating a positive, nurturing and engaging environment where students can build confidence, resilience and independence while continuing their academic progress. You will develop strong relationships with students, families and external agencies, providing targeted support and regular communication to promote successful outcomes. As a key member of the school's pastoral team, you will monitor attendance, identify barriers to learning and contribute to interventions that encourage re-engagement and achievement. The successful candidate will champion high expectations for all students, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour while supporting students through periods of transition. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives within a school committed to excellence, outstanding pastoral care and ensuring every student can thrive academically, socially and personally. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.