Learning Coach (Full-time, Term-time only)
Salary: Competitive – aligned with experience
Hours: 36 per week, term-time only
Our Vision
We believe every child deserves to belong in an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our vision is to help young people with unmet educational needs overcome barriers and rediscover a love of learning in a supportive school community.
Our Mission
We tailor education to each individual, helping every learner:
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Develop the confidence and skills to lead purposeful, independent lives
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Gain meaningful qualifications that prepare them for life beyond school
About the Role
Our learners often face complex challenges, both in and outside of school. We provide flexible learning environments — from school settings to community spaces and home-based learning — with a focus on personalised support.
As a Learning Coach, you’ll be part of a dedicated team creating calm, nurturing spaces where students feel safe, understood, and motivated to succeed. You’ll help them build positive relationships, re-engage with learning, and make real progress towards their goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as a keyworker and trusted point of contact for parents, carers, and professionals
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Deliver engaging one-to-one and small group sessions in school, community, and home-based settings
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Support learners with both academic and personal development needs
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Help students transition smoothly between stages of education and life beyond school
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Promote positive attendance and engagement
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Keep accurate records and contribute to progress reviews
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to ensure each learner receives the right support
What We’re Looking For
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Someone patient, empathetic, and motivated to make a difference
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Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
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The ability to build trusting relationships and encourage positive behaviour
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A reflective, trauma-informed approach to working with learners
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing
What You’ll Get
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The chance to shape lives through education and belonging
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Supportive, inclusive colleagues who care about making a difference
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Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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A role that’s as rewarding as it is challenging
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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