• About The Role

  • Salary: Grade 3, £25,117 - £26,216 per annum, pro rata. Approximately £20,087 - £20,966 per annum (0.79972 FTE)

    Are you passionate about supporting children to thrive, grow and reach their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Coach to join our supportive and values-driven school. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who believes every child is unique, and who wants to play an important role in helping young people develop both academically and personally.

    As a Learning Coach, you will work closely with teachers and leaders to create the best learning experiences for pupils. Supporting children within the classroom, in small groups and occasionally on a one-to-one basis, you will help ensure that all learners can access a broad and balanced curriculum. With a flexible and proactive approach, you will respond to the individual needs of pupils, helping them build confidence, develop independence and overcome barriers to learning.

    This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will build strong relationships with children, colleagues and families, supporting an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired. Through your passion for education and commitment to our shared values, you will contribute to creating a positive and nurturing school community where both pupils and staff can flourish.

    School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
     
    What will you do?
    • Develop strong supportive relationships with children both individually and in small groups, understanding individual needs, strengths and support required.
    • Provide learning support to children with special needs or where English is not their first language, to support progression in line with their peers.
    • Develop positive relationships with families, working at the direction of teachers and/or leaders to communicate and consult with the parents and carers of children and young people, listening carefully and responding to parent concerns about their child’s progress and development. Follow the school policy for when to make a written record of conversations with parents.
    • Supervise the whole class as required and lead pre-prepared activities to enable continuation of learning to keep standards at a high level. Follow lesson formats provided to ensure learners achieve the expected outcomes.

  • About Us

  • Why should you apply 

    You will be working in a fantastic environment. 

    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. 

    We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

    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
    • Experience of general administrative work e.g. photocopying, laminating and the ability to work well within a team
    • 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.
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About our School

Avanti Meadows is a brand-new primary school in Bishop’s Stortford. Surrounded by fields and new housing estates, the school is a centre for the new community developing in the north of Bishop’s Stortford. The school is rated “good” with “outstanding” in personal development.

Avanti Meadows is a non-faith, community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. “From the very start, pupils develop the deep consideration for others, self-reflection and kind relationships that are at the heart of this school.” Avanti Meadows Ofsted Inspection Report, March 2024

Our school is a vibrant, exciting place to be that is open to big ideas and creativity, all with a genuine focus on pupil and staff wellbeing.

“Through our yoga sessions, children are learning to self-regulate, they are learning that they have the ability to control themselves, to try and calm themselves down and to be in the moment” - Sara Thompson, Yoga Teacher

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

“We have the most amazing staff members; it’s really evident that the team are very close to one another, and there is a real synergy in their approach to children’s learning.” - Sally Allan, Executive Principal