Learning Coach

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Chailey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme for support _

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff Wellbeing Committee and Enrich ͏

On-site free parking

Wellbeing day per academic year

Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7

Flexible working requests

Job summary

Robert May's School is seeking a Learning Coach on a fixed-term contract to 31 August 2027, covering term time plus one week. The role supports teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties.

Hours run from 8:35am to 2:55pm during term time, with a 25-minute unpaid break, and part-time requests are considered. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Patience

Team player

Willingness to develop

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Learning Coach post at Robert May's School, an 11-16 academy, on a fixed-term contract running to 31 August 2027 and covering term time plus one week. The role supports teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties. Hours run from 8:35am to 2:55pm in term time, with a 25-minute unpaid break, and part-time requests are considered. Applicants need an enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Supporting teaching staff in the education, care and welfare of students with learning or physical difficulties

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths

Skills & knowledge

• Good levels of numeracy and literacy
• IT skills
• Patience, understanding and a team-player approach
• Willingness to develop

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Online search of shortlisted candidates for suitability to work with children

Nice to have

• Previous experience

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme for support staff
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Committee and enrichment activities
• On-site free parking
• One wellbeing day per academic year, prorated for part-time staff
• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
• Flexible working requests considered