Specialist Learning Coach at Dawlish College

Are you looking for a school where your passion for education is truly valued?  

As we raise the bar for all our students, your support will use your specialist knowledge to engage curiosity, build confidence, and help every student achieve their potential.  This is a role where you   really can shape futures.  

As a Specialist Learning Coach, working under the guidance of the teaching staff you will play a key role in supporting our students to develop their learning through implementing agreed work programmes with individuals and / or groups. You will use your specialist knowledge including assisting teaching staff with the planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources. In our inclusive and supportive environment, you’ll help every student to realise their potential.

What makes us special 

What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, innovative, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.  

Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.

We’re looking for someone who: 

Shares our values and vision for inclusive education  

Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best  

Is passionate about helping students with SEND to achieve their very best  

Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice  

Has experience working with young people, supporting learning. 

Is kind, patient, flexible, and a strong communicator  

Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player  

Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times  

Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school  

Is committed to safeguarding.  

In this role you will support the teacher by: 

Assessing, planning, delivering, monitoring and reviewing programmes of intervention which support pupils to make accelerated progress, using appropriate assessment tools and evidence-based strategies to meet identified learning needs. 

Using your specialist curricular/learning skills and experience to establish an appropriate learning environment. 

Preparing for and supervising the activities of individual or groups of children to ensure their general safety and welfare and to facilitate their development in line with the designated duties of the post and only under the direction of the class teacher. 

Undertaking  activities necessary to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children. 

Being aware of individual student’s needs and progress and report these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary. 

Assisting in the planning and evaluation of educational work programmes to include participating in learning activities e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, Technology, ICT. 

Developing your own effectiveness in a support role and attending training courses/events as required.  

Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with special needs children. 

Preparing for and supervising activities of  individual or groups of children to ensure their general safety and welfare and to facilitate their development in line with the designated duties of the post and only under the direction of the class teacher. 

Undertaking activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children. 

Under the guidance of the subject teacher, provide scaffolding of learning tasks; verbally, visually and in writing for identified students within lessons and on a 1:1 basis 

Being aware of individual student’s needs and progress and reporting these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary 

We offer: 

A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice. 

The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to growth and continuous improvement.

Ongoing professional development. 

How to apply: 

If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive , we’d love to hear from you.  

Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description in the information pack attached.  To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description.  To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking  here. 

If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Ashleigh Atkins via email:  aatkins@dawlish.devon.sch.uk.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July at 9:00am.  If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk.

Interviews will be held onsite on Wednesday 22nd July. 

We are committed to safeguarding promoting the welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education).  If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust.  All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.  

Please view some of our key  policies below:

Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Data Protection Policy

Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy