Learning Coach ( Teaching Assistant)
Huish Episcopi Academy
Somerset
- New
- Salary:
- FTE £23,400 (Actual salary £20,191.50 per annum)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 18 October 2024
Job overview
Job Title: Learning Coach (Secondary School)
Location: Huish Episcopi Academy, Langport
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Term time plus 1 week)
Pay: FTE £23,400 (Actual salary £20,191.50 per annum)
Reports to: SENDCO
Role Purpose:
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Learning Coach to join our team, supporting the academic and personal development of secondary school students. You will work closely with teaching staff, assisting with subject-specific learning, and providing tailored support to students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Key Responsibilities:
- Support pupils with subject-specific learning activities, adapting support to suit individual needs (including SEND and EAL students).
- Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Promote independence and self-reliance in students, recognising and rewarding their achievements.
- Provide feedback to students on their progress and liaise with teachers on their performance.
- Assist with the management of classroom behaviour and help create a positive learning environment.
- Support class teachers in preparing learning materials, marking, and delivering feedback.
- Engage with activities outside the classroom, including break and lunch duties, school trips, and after-school clubs.
Person Specification:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Qualifications: GCSE in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or higher) is essential. A Teaching and Learning qualification is desirable.
- Skills: Good IT, communication, and problem-solving skills. An understanding of effective learning strategies and behaviour management techniques is beneficial.
- Experience: Previous experience working with children, especially those with additional needs, is desirable but not essential.
- Characteristics: Approachable, patient, and committed to making a difference to young people’s lives. Passionate about inclusion, equality, and diversity.
Why Join Us?
- Unqualified candidates will be supported in achieving a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification through an apprenticeship.
- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave, excellent family-friendly policies, and 8 INSET days per year.
- The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment
- Good opportunities for personal and career development.
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee benefits / Staff Discounts
- Discounted access to the onsite gym and free access to employee assistance programme.
- The opportunity to save money across hundreds of major retailers, through Perkbox
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free onsite parking
If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Huish Episcopi Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About Huish Episcopi Academy
Huish Episcopi Academy is a large, non-selective, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 based in the heat of the Somerset Levels with a large catchment area. We are proud to be part of United Learning. At Huish, we offer the full national curriculum to all students with opportunities for our pupils to engage in a broad range of additional activities in sports, music, and the creative arts. It is our aim to develop rounded individuals who are not only academically successful, but who also have opportunities to develop their character education, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. Our sixth form provides pupils with aspirational courses that allows them to pursue university places or employment after school. The work within school is underpinned by our values of Respect, Ambition and Resilience.
Systems within school focus on allowing disruption-free teaching with the notion of continuous improvement underpinning all we do. We work with colleagues to develop as reflective practitioners, utilising shared best practice and evidence-based teaching and learning initiatives. Our in-house CPD is extensive and high quality and compliments numerous external CPD opportunities within United Learning and through nationally recognised training and qualifications.
Pastoral care is superb, with a highly trained team that are morally driven and extremely effective. We encourage students to develop their skills through the provision of educational opportunities which enable young minds to play a part in creating a future which has opportunities for all and encourages aspiration and determination.
United Learning
United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer life-changing education to children and young people across England.
Our schools work as a team and achieve more by sharing than any single school could. Our subject specialists, our Group-wide intranet, our own curriculum, and our online learning portal all help us share knowledge and resource, helping to simplify work processes and manage workloads for an improved work-life balance.
Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.
• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme
• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year
• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
United Learning values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating and sustaining a more diverse workforce. We welcome applications from professionals of minority ethnic origin and from majority ethnic professionals who share our commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Principal
Mrs. Katie Boyes
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