Learning Coach
Protocol Education are working with Swindon based SEN provisions to appoint a Learning Coach to work across a variety of sites and learning environments.
This role is wide ranging and will require the Learning Coach to flexibly across different services. This will include direct delivery of support programmes for predominantly individuals, but could also be groups of young people (YP), where there are Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), often including ASC and /or SCID. You will be required to deliver bespoke sessions/packages in line with the specific needs of the students/yong people you are working with. Young people are usually between the ages of 11 and 17.
The Learning Coach must be able, willing and enthusiastic about taking an active part in activities sited in a range of different physical environments. These may include supporting within a social skills group, sharing responsibility with other colleagues for an activity, working one to one with a pupil taking part in a range of activities, sometimes physical.
The Ideal Learning Coach
Must be a role model and exemplar of good SEND support practice and have knowledge and understanding of the strengths and difficulties of an individual YP affected by their SEND needs often ASC/SCID. They will be able to creatively and sensitively deploy a range of strategies and approaches to enable a YP’s inclusion and participation. As well as this:
- You have experience working with YP
- You are enthusiastic about working with small groups or individuals with complex needs
- You wish to have an impact on the lives of our YP by supporting the delivery of a bespoke package
- You enjoy working with a YP focussed team
- You have an exceptional ability to build rapport on a one to one basis
- You have a positive, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to your career
Key Roles and Responsibilties
- To ensure safeguarding of YPs is paramount at all times
- To work on a one to one basis and as part of a team with YPs who have ASC/SCID, behavioural, social and emotional difficulties alongside a growing number with mental health concerns • Support YPs to achieve their aims and aspirations in wider learning experiences
- Establish a good relationship with YPs by using language and other communication skills that YPs can understand and relate to
- Encourage and enable YPs to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour
- Support the well-being of YPs in their emotional and social, personal development
- Meet the needs of YPs by contributing to, and then following support plans and risk assessments
- To provide support to class teachers during lessons and activities where required.
Benfits off the Role
- Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
- Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
- Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
- Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Annual pay progression opportunities
To apply for this role you must be based in the UK with proof right to work
Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member
If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.
We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.
Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK
If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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