Learning Support Coach

Learning Support Coach | Chelmsford | Temporary Ongoing | £15.00 per hour Purpose of the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference to individuals with SEND? This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities, helping them build confidence, develop independence and achieve their personal and academic goals.

You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, promote inclusion and wellbeing, and work closely with staff to ensure individuals receive the right support to thrive. Previous SEND experience and an up-to-date DBS are essential, with an ideal start date of W/C 4th September.

If you’re caring, enthusiastic and passionate about helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

• Take a coaching approach to developing learners’ independence and confidence.
• Support learners to improve their communication skills and ability to make appropriate personal choices and decisions.
• Help learners prepare for adult life and develop practical life skills.
• Provide individual and small-group support both within the classroom and in other settings.
• Provide SEND-related advice, guidance and practical strategies to staff across a range of settings.
• Ensure learners have appropriate opportunities to work towards the outcomes identified in their EHCPs.
• Provide support with individual mobility and access to the facilities, including:
  • 1:1 support.
  • Personal care.
  • Moving and handling.
• Promote awareness and understanding of SEND across the business.
• Contribute to staff training and development relating to the needs of learners with SEND.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and business support teams to promote effective inclusion.

• Maintain accurate records of people’s progress.
• Support the tracking and monitoring of individuals.
• Provide general administrative support relating to people with SEND needs.
• Read and respond appropriately to emails and other company communications on a daily basis.

• Contribute to the achievement of the company’s strategic objectives, as appropriate.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and practices.
• Follow Health and Safety at Work requirements and ensure relevant safety legislation and Codes of Practice are adhered to.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting Equality and Diversity.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development.
• Attend Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities as required.
• Participate in and promote staff development and appraisal processes.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role, grade and level of responsibility, either at the current place of work or at other establishments where the company provides services.

• Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm 37 hours per week Term Time Only (36 weeks per year)
• Temporary on-going role with the view to go permanent for candidates that prove themselves
• £15.00 per hour - weekly Friday pay
• Holiday accrual
• Onsite parking