Learning Coach

TES FE News; Walsall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Walsall is seeking a Learning Coach to support students in Literacy and Numeracy, promote positive behaviors, and foster a safe learning environment. This term-time position requires collaboration with students, parents, and staff to ensure successful learning outcomes and personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students' learning.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with students.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set high expectations and support students in their knowledge.
• Contribute to the school ethos and ensure effective learning.
• Lead Personal Development Sessions and assess students.

Skills

Support Literacy

Support Numeracy

Communication

Role Modeling

Job description

Job Overview

The Ladder School

Job Title: Learning Coach

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 9-17: actual salary £26,409 - £30,060

Role Type: Support Staff

Contract Type: Term Time Only, 37 hours per week

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:00pm / Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm

This post is subject to Support Staff Pay and Conditions. The post holder is expected to uphold the Professional Standards.

High Standards

• Set high expectations for students
• Support students to develop their knowledge
• Support students in Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Make and contribute to the school ethos
• Support students in and out of the classroom
• Lead Personal Development Sessions and other lessons where/when appropriate

Daring to Dream

• Support students to have high aspirations
• Support students to love learning
• Support students' learning opportunities beyond the classroom
• Set students challenging targets
• Ensure Key Working is effective and aspirational
• Be a successful role model for students

Traditional Values

• Support students to learn in a safe environment
• Generate positive attitudes and behaviours
• Support students to be responsible for their learning
• Demonstrate a firm but fair approach to students
• Deal with behaviour in line with school policies
• Lead by example with excellent attendance
• Treat others with dignity and respect

Success

• Support outstanding attainment and progress
• Share success with students
• Praise students' achievements
• Understand your contribution to student outcomes
• Assess students where appropriate
• Set weekly targets for students
• Effectively safeguard students

Personalised Support

• Support differentiation of in-class material
• Be aware of how students learn and their difficulties
• Support PP, SEN, EAL students
• Demonstrate positive relationships with students
• Be the key contact for parents
• Communicate regularly with parents

Safe Working Practices for Adults working with Children – It is the responsibility of each employee to carry out duties in line with Mercian Trust’s ethos and culture of safe working practices for adults working with children. Employees should act as exemplars and monitor their own and others' training needs.

The Ladder School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This position is subject to vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Applicants must disclose all relevant criminal history as part of the recruitment process.