• About The Role

  • Please note: We are currently recruiting for three Learning Coach positions
     Salary: Grade 3, £25,117 - £26,216 per annum, pro rata / Approximately £18,212 - £19,009 per annum (0.72508 FTE)
     
    Join Avanti Fields School as a Learning Coach and play an important role in helping every pupil feel supported, confident and ready to succeed.
     
    Working closely with teachers, you will provide classroom support as well as targeted assistance for individuals and small groups, helping pupils engage with their learning and make positive progress both academically and personally.

    In this role, you will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel encouraged to participate, develop their skills and build confidence. You will support teachers with lesson delivery, contribute to pupils’ wellbeing and behaviour, and help ensure that all learners are able to access the curriculum.

    This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a nurturing and supportive school community. If you enjoy working with children and are committed to helping them grow and succeed, we would be delighted to hear from you.
     
    What will you do?
    • Provide individual, small group and classroom support to pupils to help them access learning and achieve positive outcomes.
    • Work closely with teachers to deliver lessons, lead targeted interventions and adapt support to meet pupils’ individual needs.
    • Support pupils with SEND and those with English as an additional language to ensure inclusive participation and progress.
    • Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and social development while building supportive relationships with pupils and families.
    • Maintain safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities, reporting concerns, supporting wellbeing, and actively contributing to the wider life of the school, including trips, events, and classroom displays.
  • 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
    • Ability to provide necessary first aid, medical and intimate care to children or undertake training successfully
    • An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
    • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school
    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.