Inclusion Coach

Job Overview

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Coventry Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi‑Academy Trust (SAPMAT), offers a nurturing, restorative, sustainable, SEND‑friendly alternative provision. The academy focuses on creating a nurturing and restorative environment for students with diverse needs, striving to make a positive impact on a child’s whole development. Educators who enjoy innovation and differentiation are encouraged to join us.

As an Inclusion Coach you will support students’ well‑being and social‑emotional learning in a trauma‑informed environment. The role emphasises restorative practice, building relationships, and resolving conflict constructively. You will also work within a SEND‑friendly curriculum, tailoring lessons to individual student needs and encouraging active learning through play‑based and child‑centred approaches. Professional development and staff well‑being are priorities – small class sizes allow for more focused support and opportunities to grow your career within the trust.

• Provide a clear, consistent and relational approach to working with high‑tariff and vulnerable students.
• Champion pupil progress, raising standards in behaviour, attendance and academic progress.
• Implement restorative practice, building relationships and resolving conflict constructively.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of SEND students, using inclusive teaching practices.
• Collaborate with the academy leadership team to promote environmental awareness and action.

• A passion for pupil progress and a vision for obtaining the best outcomes for our students.
• High expectations and skill in raising standards (behaviour, attendance, academic progress).
• A clear, consistent relational approach to working with high‑tariff and vulnerable students.
• Experience working in an innovative classroom environment is welcomed.

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Continuous professional development and the opportunity to grow your own career within the trust.
• Employee benefits, including the Staff Well‑being programme.

We are a socially inclusive and equal opportunities Trust, and we are committed to actively promoting equal opportunities for all our staff and pupils. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants, as well as two satisfactory references and other pre‑employment checks. We collect and process personal data relating to job applicants in line with GDPR compliance.

We provide all members of staff who join Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust with a full induction programme. Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please refer to the Child Protection Policy / Safeguarding Policy for full details.