Learning Coach

ROBERT MAY'S SCHOOL; North Warnborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing committee

On-site parking

Wellbeing day

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working

Job summary

Robert May's School in North Warnborough invites applications for a Learning Coach on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027. You will support teaching staff and care for students with learning or physical difficulties, working 29.6 hours per week (8:35am–2:55pm) during term time plus one week.

GCSE English and Maths and IT skills are required; experience is desirable but not essential. We offer a generous pension, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives, on-site parking, and flexible

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) are required; good numeracy and literacy levels expected.
• IT skills are required.
• Previous teaching support experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties.
• Contribute to a welcoming, caring, and supportive environment and promote wellbeing of staff and students.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Teamwork

Patience

Willingness to develop

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

IT skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Coach on a fixed-term contract (to 31st August 2027 initially). You will be joining an experienced and highly committed team providing support to teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties. Good levels of numeracy and literacy (GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths) and IT skills are required. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. A team player with patience, understanding and a willingness to develop is needed. This is a fixed-term, term time (plus one week) position and working hours are 8:35am-2:55pm (29.6 hours per week) with a 25-minute unpaid break. Requests for part time hours will be considered. We are a welcoming, caring and supportive working environment and high priority is given to the wellbeing of our staff and students. In addition, we offer:

• A generous pension scheme for support staff
• Access to a Cycle to Work scheme
• An active Staff Wellbeing Committee with numerous enrichment activities on offer
• On-site free parking
• A wellbeing day per academic year (prorated for part timers)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• All requests for flexible working will be considered

We pride ourselves on our ethos and culture which promotes positive relationships and behaviour. In our most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2022), inspectors observed that '"Lessons are calm and purposeful and led by knowledgeable, passionate teachers. Pupils show dedication to learning and pay close attention to their teacher's instruction"'. Robert May's School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder. We would welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion or visit. Please contact Lisa Shackleton, HR Manager for further information or to arrange a visit. An online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.