Learning Coach

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A Muslim faith-based primary school in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to students and enhance their learning experience. The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, and experience working with children in educational settings. You will work closely with teachers to ensure an outstanding learning environment while championing the values of the school. This role is crucial in fostering positive relationships and contributing to pupil success.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Ability to work one-to-one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• Ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils.
• Support and develop pupils' learning.
• Contribute to an outstanding learning environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Ability to support learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• A NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a school setting.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• The ability to work one-to-one, in small groups and with whole classes.
• The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.

What the school offers its staff

About The Olive School, Blackburn

The Olive School, Blackburn is a Muslim faith-based, primary school for 4 to 11 year olds, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2013 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 – a result we’ve maintained since our first inspection in June 2015.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.