Learning Coach

Avanti Schools Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs (yoga, retreats)

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Job summary

Avanti Fields School in Leicester seeks a Learning Coach to support pupils to access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential. You will work with individuals, small groups and classes, adapting activities to meet diverse needs and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.

Working alongside teachers and inclusion staff, you will implement safeguarding practices, foster an inclusive environment and contribute to the wider life of the school while pursuing your own professional

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong communication skills.
• Commitment to equality and celebrating diversities.
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, small-group and whole-class support to access the curriculum and help pupils progress.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils and promote wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, inclusion staff, families and other professionals to implement appropriate support strategies (SEND and EAL).
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment and support the wider life of the school.
• Promote safeguarding and the school's values while pursuing your own professional development.

Skills

Communication

Equality & diversity

Literacy

Numeracy

Safeguarding

Job description

EmployerAvanti Fields SchoolLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryRefer to the advertPosted14th October 2026Start Date9th November 2026Expires1st November 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart Date9th November 2026Job ID1579588Job Reference670Start Date9th November 2026Contract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1579588Grade: Grade 3, £26,388 - £27,188 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £19,133 – £19,713 per annum (0.72508 FTE)About us and the roleWe are seeking a Learning Coach to join the team at Avanti Fields School, supporting pupils to access learning, develop their confidence and achieve their full potential.Working alongside teachers and colleagues, you will provide individual, small-group and whole-class support, adapting your approach to meet a range of needs and helping every pupil to engage positively with their learning.You will build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and play an important role in creating an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, understood and able to succeed.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, values the impact of positive relationships and is keen to contribute to their educational and personal development. You will also have opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, develop your own skills and play an active part in the wider life of the school.In line with the Avanti ethos, you will help nurture educational excellence, character development and spiritual insight in the pupils you work with.If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children’s learning, confidence and wider development, we would love to hear from you.Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.What will you do?Provide individual, small-group and whole-class support, adapting learning and activities to help all pupils access the curriculum and make progress.Build positive, supportive relationships with pupils, understanding their individual strengths and needs and promoting their wellbeing, inclusion and positive behaviour.Work closely with teachers, inclusion staff, families and other professionals to implement appropriate support strategies, including for pupils with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.Contribute to a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment, remaining alert to safeguarding concerns and supporting the wider life of the school through trips, activities, events and daily routines.Promote safeguarding, inclusion and the values of the school and Trust, while contributing to the wider life of the school and taking an active role in your own professional development.Why should you applyAvanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:Great opportunities for professional developmentLGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchersEligible for NUS Card and CSSC membershipWell-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)Cycle-to-work SchemeWhat are we looking for?Evidence of strong communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writingEvidence of commitment to equality and celebrating diversitiesExcellent level of literacy and numeracy skillsAn understanding of classroom roles and responsibilitiesCommitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all studentsPlease view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.Further informationPre-employment checksAvanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.Diversity and InclusionWe want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.