Teaching Assistant / Learning Coach (1:1)

Our educational mission is, therefore, to offer a provision tailored for each of our students, to both:

• Develop their capacity to participate in life beyond school, enjoying a purposeful life
• And enable them to achieve meaningful qualifications, that will equip them to become independent adults, valued members of their community, that can contribute to their local economy as part of its skilled work force. Background Belong Learning students often have a continual lived experience of complex additional needs and adverse childhood experiences, in and outside of school, at home and in the community. In this context, we recognise that Education Provisions, are often the right place at the right time to deliver and/or facilitate the support that children and young people need, as part of an integrated Local Authority offer., This is a specialist role, as the Learning Coach will work within a dedicated learning environment, delivering personalised support through an individualised timetable and high staff-to-student ratios. The role is central to supporting students to learn, grow and thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will identify and address barriers to learning, implement tailored strategies and deliver a bespoke curriculum that meets each student's individual needs in line with EHCPs. Through positive intervention, one-to-one and small-group learning, you will provide flexible, student-centred support both within and beyond the classroom. You will be part of the team that plans, delivers and evaluates learning activities that help students develop confidence, independence and the skills needed to successfully engage in education and achieve their potential. The role is primarily working at least 1;1 and in bespoke learning spaces.
  
  The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with children, preferably with additional needs, and a passion for supporting them to achieve outcomes. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a Teaching Assistant qualification, although this is not essential and support will be given to complete this training. We require a degree of flexibility to adapt to the needs of our students, the learning environment, and a commitment to meeting targets set on EHCPS. You will have experience of working with children, preferably with additional needs and/ or in an SEMH setting. A Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent, is desirable and full training will be provided. A full driving licence is required for this role.
  
  · Supportive staff and leadership team · Potential for progression · Excellent CPD opportunities · Commitment to staff wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme · Workplace pension · Reimbursement of mileage and other expenses Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students is paramount and all staff are expected to share and embrace this commitment. Due to the nature of work in schools and contact with pupils, all posts will require an enhanced DBS Disclosure and this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Any offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory professional references, medical clearance, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and proof of qualifications. All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As part of our due diligence for safer recruitment, we may carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates to help identify any incidents or issues which may need to be explored at interview. The searches would be made on open-source information and may include, but will not be limited to, the main social networking sites, including Instagram and Facebook. Our Safeguarding policy can be viewed by following this link: Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy Please note the salary quoted is ACTUAL salary for term time only hours, 8.45-4.15 Monday to Friday.