Learning Coach (formally Teaching Assistant)

Sandhurst School is a caring, inclusive and well-ordered community.  Our aim is to provide all students with the opportunity to succeed, with a strong emphasis on achievement, encouragement and development of skills and qualities to be active, accomplished, knowledgeable, caring and self-sufficient in tomorrow’s ever changing world.

Learning Coach (formally known as Teaching Assistant)

Contract type:   Permanent role, 25 hours per week, term time only (9.00am – 3.00pm)

Grade:               BG-J SP4

Salary:                £14,186 per annum, including Fringe Allowance

We are seeking to appoint an excellent Learning Coach who is enthusiastic about, and ideally has experience of, working with students with special educational needs.    Learning Coaches at Sandhurst School support the education of students with special educational needs.  They also provide support and encouragement both in and outside of the classroom.

The successful applicant will join our SEN team, which is managed by the SENDCo. They will work across the school in various departments, providing support for children with special educational needs and working closely with class teachers to ensure these students reach their potential.

There will be opportunities to run small group interventions depending on the candidate’s previous experience, with training provided to aid with the support of various specific difficulties and disabilities. This provides an excellent stepping stone for those looking to start a career in teaching.

What We Offer:

• A fantastic school environment in which to work, with exemplary relationships, working together with a supportive team that offers guidance and mentoring.
• A first-class commitment to developing individuals through personalised CPD programmes and working with our people so that they reach their full potential 

To apply for this post please complete the online application form.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 at 9.00am

In November 2017 Ofsted reported that:

• “The Headteacher, leaders and governors are committed to improving pupils’ life chances”
• “Pupils’ conduct is typically good and they treat one another with respect”
• “Pupils feel safe and are kept safe”
• “Pupils are well looked after and are provided with the opportunity to succeed”
• “Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils”

Employment is with Corvus Learning Trust and not Bracknell Forest Council.  The trust is very popular and for most posts a large number of applications are received - it is thus not possible to notify all applicants of the outcome. Please accept that if you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date then, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful - in which case we offer our best wishes for the future.

Sandhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

We reserve the right to carry out online searches should you be shortlisted for interview.  We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete a self-declaration prior to interview