Learning Coach - BSL

Overview

While we would ideally like candidates to hold a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL), we recognise that valuable skills and experience can be gained through a variety of routes. We therefore welcome applications from individuals who are currently working towards these qualifications or who can demonstrate strong BSL knowledge, practical communication skills, and relevant experience, even if they do not yet hold a formal qualification.

For the right candidate, we are willing to be flexible and consider equivalent skills, experience, and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Avanti House Secondary School is seeking committed and compassionate Learning Coaches to support pupils in reaching their full potential.

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, delivering tailored one-to-one and small group interventions that meet individual learning, social and emotional needs.
• Support inclusive learning by working closely with teachers to adapt resources, implement strategies (including SEND and EAL support), and ensure all pupils can access and engage with the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation, using consistent strategies to support pupils’ wellbeing and readiness to learn.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and external professionals to monitor progress, share insights and contribute to effective support planning.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the wider life of the school, including enrichment activities, displays, trips and ongoing professional development.

• Evidence of strong communication skills
• An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• An ability to understand the principles of child development and learning processes and in particular barriers to learning
• Ability to relate well to children and adults to build and maintain effective relationships
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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.

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. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 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.