Learning Coach

Learning Coach – Coombeshead Academy

Positions Available: 2

Closing Date:  Monday 30 June 2025 at 09:00am

Interview Date:  Friday 4 July 2025

Start Date:   2 September 2025

End Date:   31 August 2026

Contract Type:               Fixed Term Contract initially for one year to provide 1 to 1 support for a named student, with provision for the role to be extended.

Part time 30.85 hours per week / 39 weeks per year 0.71FTE, 08.40am – 3:10pm

Grade C5 – C7                  £25.583 - £26,402 pa FTE, (pro rata approx. £18,185 to £18,767pa) 

Required from 2 September 2025 to be part of the learning coach team which forms our Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) department. You will take a pro-active role in the 1 to 1 support of a named student joining in year 7, possibly including intimate care. You will provide educational, social, emotional and physical support for the named student who has an EHCP. This is a fixed term contract linked specifically to a named student. The Fixed Term Contract is initially until 31 August 2026 to provide 1 to 1 support for a named student, with provision for the role to be extended.

Coombeshead Academy is an inspirational and inclusive place to work and visitors to the school all comment on the warmth, behaviour and qualities of our young people.

At Coombeshead Academy we offer you:

·        The opportunity to work in a school where all staff are viewed as part of a family.

·        A school where we value inclusivity and work hard to meet the needs of all students.

·        Somewhere where leaders look after you as well as encourage you to pursue your aspirations and goals (For example training in Thrive, literacy interventions and first aid).

·        A school where the learning and wellbeing of students is at the heart of everything that we do.

·        A supportive team of Learning Coaches led by an experienced SENCO and Senior Leader.

·        Opportunity to lead intervention groups.

·        A school with a healthy view of the work life balance needed to be a great teacher.

·        A clear behaviour policy which supports the ambition of a disruption free learning environment.

·        Opportunities to share your practice and learn from others across the trust and Teaching School Alliance.

 Why not come and have a look round the school before you apply. Get to meet the team you will be working with and gain an understanding of why Coombeshead Academy is such a special place. If you have a genuine desire to do the best for young people, then we would welcome your application. 

 Please. visit our school website - www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk . If you have any further questions please contact Mrs Battong, PA to the Headteacher via email - caroline.battong@educationsouthwest.org.uk . For further information and application form visit: https://www.coombesheadacademy.org.uk/academy/vacancies/ . The closing date for applications is Monday 30 June at 9am with interviews likely to take place on Friday 4 July.   

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service