Learning Coach (Nursery)

Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

O2 discounts

Specsavers vouchers

NUS Card

CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Job summary

Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon is seeking a passionate Learning Coach to support our 3-4 year-olds in Nursery and across the primary phase. You will work with teachers to provide high-quality classroom support and lead targeted interventions.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, adapt approaches for SEND and EAL, promote wellbeing and safeguarding, and engage with families to support pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Excellent literacy and numeracy levels
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to understand child development and learning barriers

Responsibilities

• Assist class teachers and leaders to ensure the best learning experiences for children
• Build strong relationships with pupils, adapting approaches to meet individual needs including SEND or EAL
• Work with teachers and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions and monitor pupil progress
• Promote positive behaviour, social and emotional development and uphold safeguarding
• Engage with families and participate in ongoing professional development

Job description

Grade: Grade 3, £28,403 per annum, pro rata . Approximately £19,686 per annum (0.69309 FTE)

Please note: This position is available to start from January 2027.

About us and the role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated team of Learning Coaches for our Nursery provision at Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon working specifically with our 3 - 4 year-old class at a vital stage in their early development.

Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon are seeking a skilled and motivated Learning Coach to support teaching and learning across our primary phase.

Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality classroom support, leading targeted interventions, and helping pupils to access a broad and engaging curriculum. You will work with children with a range of needs, adapting your approach to ensure every pupil can thrive both academically and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education, pupil development and building positive relationships.

The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive, values‑led and ambitious learning environment, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time at KAPSCroydon.Avanti.org.uk

Interviews will likely be on the week commencing: 12th October 2026

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.

What will you do?

• Assist class teachers and school leaders in ensuring the very best learning experience for children and young people in our trust schools
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, including those with SEND or English as an additional language.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions and contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour, social and emotional development, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times
• Engage with families, contribute to the wider school community, and take an active role in ongoing professional development.

Why should you apply

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 development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Evidence of strong communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti 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 Inclusion

We 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.