This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to make a life‑changing difference at a pivotal moment in a young person’s journey. As a Learning Coach / Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a pupil as they transition from primary to secondary school, providing consistency, reassurance and personalised support to help them thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will join a school community where inclusion is not just a value, but a lived culture, where every child is known, celebrated and supported to succeed as their authentic self. If you are compassionate, reflective and motivated by impact, this role offers the chance to build trusted relationships and shape a confident, positive start to secondary education.

As a Learning Coach, you will play a key role in supporting our students to develop their learning skills. In our inclusive and supportive environment, you’ll help every student to realise their potential.  

What makes us special

What sets our schools 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, ideally in an educational setting 
• 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:

• Prepare for and supervise activities of the 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
• To undertake 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
• To be aware of individual student’s needs and progress and report these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary
• Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions. 

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 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 included on the following pages.  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 our two schools please visit our websites by selecting Starcross Primary School and Dawlish College.

Alternatively, 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 Tuesday 5th May 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 Friday 8th May.

We are committed to the safeguarding and 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.  

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