Learning Coach - SEN

TN United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Banbury seeks a dedicated Learning Coach to support students with special educational needs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a professional team, providing essential learning support to help pupils overcome barriers to education. The position promises a fulfilling career with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and a range of employee benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in students' lives while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Working Options

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

INSET Days for Planning

Perkbox Benefits

Wellness and Workout Classes

Discounts on Shopping and Meals

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting phonics and aiding writing skills.
• Understanding of children with varying needs and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning for pupils with special educational needs.
• Work with SENDCo and Assistant Principal to provide learning support.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Literacy Skills

IT Skills

Experience with SEND

Education

GCSE Grade 4 or above in English

GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths

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For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places. The academy offers excellent professional development opportunities and career progression. Teachers, NQTs, Support Staff and Schools Direct trainees all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking, and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family. We would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy. United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’. We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits. is some information about the benefits available to United Learning.

Job details

Job details

Salary£20,191.50Contractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionBanburyDate posted11/04/2024Job referenceREQ001084Attachments

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Learning Coach - SEN

Learning Coach - SEN

North Oxfordshire Academy28/04/2024

For those who want to combine quick access to London and Oxford with country living, North Oxfordshire Academy is the ideal location. We are situated in Banbury, a vibrant market town steeped in history which enjoys affordable rental and house prices.The academy sits on a 48-acre site and offers great facilities including extensive playing fields, national standard athletics track and a 50-place nursery to which teachers benefit from heavily subsidised places. The academy offers excellent professional development opportunities and career progression. Teachers, NQTs, Support Staff and Schools Direct trainees all benefit from high-quality, supportive CPD. Our staff are optimistic, hardworking, and great team players and new staff very quickly become part of the NOA family. We would be delighted to welcome any prospective applicants to see for themselves how we work at North Oxfordshire Academy. United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. The subject specialists, Group-wide intranet, own curriculum, and online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance. As a Group, we can reward our staff better: with good career opportunities, better pay, benefits, and ultimately, the satisfaction of helping children to succeed. We invest in our staff wellbeing. Our academies each have at least eight INSET days per year (with three of those solely dedicated to planning), and an ongoing group-wide wellbeing programme. It's an ethos we call ‘the best in everyone’. We are working hard to become a more diverse organisation – which is key to our commitment to bringing out the best in everyone. We welcome applications from everyone committed to this ethos and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in the Group as a whole. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. Here at United Learning, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Because we are a group, we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits. is some information about the benefits available to United Learning.

Job details

Job details

Salary£20,191.50Contractual hours37.5BasisFull TimeRegionBanburyDate posted11/04/2024Job referenceREQ001084Attachments

Job description

Job description

The role

North Oxfordshire Academy are looking to recruit an experienced Learning coach. The role is term time only 37.5 hours a week from 8:00am - 4pm, Monday - Friday. There is flexiblity with the hours, please contact us to discuss.

As a Learning coach you will work with the SENDCo and Assistant Principal as part of a professional team to support teaching and learning for pupils, providing learning support to pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning, such as those with moderate, severe and multiple learning difficulties and/or behavioural, social, communication, sensory or physical disabilities.

Experience in supporting phonics and helping pupils with their writing would be an advantage.

About You

The successful candidate will:

have highly effective interpersonal and communication skills

demonstrate excellent numeracy and literacy skills

have experience or some understanding of children with varying needs and a positive attitude

have strong IT skills

Experience of working within an educational setting.

GCSE Grade 4 or above (A – C), Level 2 or above in English and Maths or the equivalent.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Why choose us?

We greatly value our staff and want them to know it!

Every employee in United Learning will receive:

We are partnered with Perkbox to offer over 250 exclusive benefits including free access to online wellness and workout classes, a free monthly coffee and film download and money off your weekly shop, high street purchases and meals out.

At least 8 INSET days per year in all our academies, with 3 dedicated to planning.

Continuing Professional Development options - Tailored to your needs.

Competitive maternity paternity and adoption benefits.

Free confidential advice and support is accessible through our Employee Assistance Programmes.

The scope for flexible working.

Local government pension scheme.

"Staff are happy and loyal to the school. They feel well supported by leaders, including with their workload". Ofsted - November 2022.

We would encourage candidates to arrange a visit to the school so we can answer any of your questions.