Pupil Coach

Gloucester Academy; Upton St. Leonards; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Job summary

Gloucester Academy for Inspirational Learning (GAIL) is seeking a dedicated Pupil Coach (SEN Teaching Assistant) to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to provide tailored support inside and outside the classroom.

You will contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment, implement IEPs, monitor progress and support wellbeing while building positive relationships with pupils and families in a brand-new school opening in 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Ability to support learning activities and adapt to individual pupil plans.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, social and emotional needs.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging activities.
• Help implement IEPs, behaviour plans and personal care programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and self-esteem.
• Monitor and record pupil progress.
• Support pupil wellbeing and first aid when required.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtimes and visits.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

Pupil support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

SEN Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Gloucester Academy for Inspirational Learning (GAIL) is looking for a dedicated and caring Pupil Coach (SEN Teaching Assistant) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them develop confidence, independence and a love of learning. About the role Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support to pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment, helping pupils access the curriculum and reach their individual goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with learning, social and emotional needs.
• Assisting teachers in the delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Helping to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personal care programmes.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and self-esteem.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress.
• Supporting pupil wellbeing, welfare and first aid needs when required.
• Supervising pupils during lunchtimes, educational visits and wider school activities.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
  Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact?, Passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
  Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.

The school's designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles. The school will be based in the Wheatridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.

About the Trust We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We're proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.