Teaching Assistant (known as Learning Coach)

Sandhurst School; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An inclusive educational institution in Sandhurst seeks a motivated Learning Coach to support students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will facilitate both classroom and group interventions, working in close collaboration with educators to ensure student success. This permanent position is part-time (25 hours per week) and offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development in teaching. Applications are welcome until January 6, 2026.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Personalised CPD programmes

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about working with students with special educational needs.
• Ability to work closely with teachers to support student learning.
• Experience in managing small group interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support the education of students with special educational needs.
• Provide encouragement inside and outside the classroom.
• Work across various departments to assist students.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Strong communication skills

Ability to support students

Teamwork

Job description

Learning Coach – Sandhurst School

Sandhurst School is a caring, inclusive and well-ordered community. Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed, with a strong emphasis on achievement, encouragement and development of skills and qualities to be active, accomplished, knowledgeable, caring and self-sufficient in tomorrow's ever-changing world. We are seeking to appoint an excellent Learning Coach who is enthusiastic about, and ideally has experience of, working with students with special educational needs.

Learning Coaches at Sandhurst School support the education of students with special educational needs. They also provide support and encouragement both in and outside of the classroom. The successful applicant will join our SEND team, managed by the SENDCo. They will work across the school in various departments, providing support for children with special educational needs and working closely with class teachers to ensure these students reach their potential. There will be opportunities to run small group interventions depending on the candidate's previous experience, with training provided to aid with the support of various specific difficulties and disabilities. This provides an excellent steppingstone for those looking to start a career in teaching.

Contract Type: Permanent role, 25 hours per week, term time only (9.00am - 3.00pm)
Grade/Spine: BGJ-SP3
Salary: £14,421.62 per annum including Fringe Allowance

What We Offer

• A fantastic school environment in which to work, with exemplary relationships, working together with a supportive team that offers guidance and mentoring.
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes and working with our people so that they reach their full potential.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form. Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9.00am. Please note: applicants may be invited to interview before the closing date, therefore please take the opportunity to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the advert early should the right candidate apply.

Ofsted Report (January 2025)

• "The school is well-led"
• "Pupils live up to the school's values, showing respect for others and contributing to a positive school environment"
• "Pupils are happy and safe thanks to the warm relationships with staff and strong pastoral care."
• "The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. The school and the Trust have markedly improved the curriculum and how it is delivered."
• "The school has introduced clear expectations for high-quality teaching. This helps pupils to remember what they have been taught and produce high-quality work."

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council. The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received – it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful – in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. We reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview. We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self‑declaration prior to interview.