Learning Coach; Nursery

What skills and experience we're looking for

About us and the role.

Please note:

This position is available to start from September 2026. Please see link for further details to our Nursery :

Avanti Gardens is seeking a skillful and motivated Learning Coach to support teaching and learning across our primary phase.

Working closely with teachers and colleagues, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality classroom support, leading targeted interventions, and helping pupils to access a broad and engaging curriculum.

You will work with children with a range of needs, adapting your approach to ensure every pupil can thrive both academically and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about inclusive education, pupil development and building positive relationships.

The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive, values‑led and ambitious learning environment, where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

• Assist class teachers and school leaders in ensuring the very best learning experience for children and young people in our trust schools.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, adapting approaches to meet individual needs, including those with SEND or English as an additional language.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions and contribute to pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Promote positive behaviour, social and emotional development, and uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.
• Engage with families, contribute to the wider school community, and take an active role in ongoing professional development.

• Evidence of strong communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities.
• An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes, particularly barriers to learning.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re‑checks. Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks.

• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership.
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps).
• Cycle‑to‑work Scheme.