Learning Coach

Coombeshead Academy; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK seeks a Learning Coach to assist students with special educational needs. The role involves providing proactive support to help eliminate learning gaps and foster emotional well-being. Staff are valued as part of a family, with opportunities for professional growth and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team structure

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Pro-active support of educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support students identified with SEND to eliminate learning gaps and raise expectations.
• Provide physical support and intimate care when necessary.

Job description

Overview

Required from November 2025 to be part of our learning coach team which forms our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department. You will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, social, emotional and physical needs of the students identified with SEND to eliminate their learning gaps and raise their expectations to achieve their full potential. Some students may need physical support and intimate care.

About Coombeshead Academy

Coombeshead Academy is an inspirational and inclusive place to work and visitors to the school all comment on the warmth, behaviour and qualities of our young people.

We offer

• The opportunity to work in a school where all staff are viewed as part of a family.
• A school where we value inclusivity and work hard to meet the needs of all students.
• Somewhere where leaders look after you as well as encourage you to pursue your aspirations and goals (For example training in literacy interventions and first aid).
• A school where the learning and wellbeing of students is at the heart of everything that we do.
• A supportive team of Learning Coaches led by an experienced SENCO and Senior Leader.
• Opportunity to lead intervention groups.
• A school with a healthy view of the work life balance needed to be a great learning coach.
• A clear behaviour policy which supports the ambition of a disruption free learning environment.
• Opportunities to share your practice and learn from others across the trust and Teaching School Alliance.