Emotional Based School Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach
Countesthorpe Academy, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
8 June 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 June 2026
Job details
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Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual salary £22,963 to £24,089
Emotional Based School Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach job summary
Emotionally Based school Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach
Required from September 2026 – August 2027 in the first instance.
Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14.
Actual salary £22,963 - £24,089
Fixed Term
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (8am – 4pm Monday to Thursday & 8am – 3.30pm Friday)
The Headteacher and Governing Body are wishing to appoint a proactive and compassionate Emotionally Based school Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach to join our dedicated SEN Department. Countesthorpe Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area. You will have the desire to ensure that our core values of ‘being the best you can be’ is fulfilled.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our school an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The SEN Department forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other, working collaboratively to secure high standards. We are passionate in our goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
The closing date for completed applications is midday, Friday 19th June 2026, with interviews taking place soon after.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are found.
Job Role
We are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Emotionally Based School Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach.
Core Purpose
Emotionally Based School Avoidance & Wellbeing Coach (EBSAWC) support is a child-centered intervention process designed to help children and young people who are struggling to access education due to severe anxiety and social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs. Children are encouraged to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, and develop resilience through tailored mentoring, tutoring, and emotional support.
We are looking to appoint a motivated, compassionate, and inspiring member of support staff to plan, organize, and deliver a high-quality, innovative, and child-centered EBSA provision that will provide an “Appropriate Provision” for learners within Countesthorpe Academy, helping them confidently re-engage with education and thrive.
Requirements
To carry out the assigned professional duties in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Education Acts.
To adhere to any relevant Orders and Regulations including the most recent School Pay Policy.
To adhere to any rules, regulations, policies laid down by the Governing Board.
To carry out any duties required by the Headteacher.
Accountability/Responsible to:
Assistant Headteachers / SENDCO / SLT Link
Key Relationships/Liaison with:
Extended Leadership Team, SENDCO, Pastoral HOY, Learning Support Department, Class Teachers, Support Staff, Parents/Carers, and Representatives of External Agencies (e.g., Educational Psychologists, Health and Social Care Professionals).
Application process
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from Eteach.
Completed application forms should be submitted via ETeach. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process and the outline of the day.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application or need additional information, please contact the school or send an email via ETeach, where we will be happy to help you.
Thank you, and we are really looking forward to hearing from you.
Countesthorpe Academy
Winchester Road
Countesthorpe
Leicester
LE8 5PR
Mrs Aitcheson, Headteacher
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Countesthorpe Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Countesthorpe Academy website
Countesthorpe Academy is a popular and expanding 11-19 school, within the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, which is increasingly the school of choice for parents in the area.
We have high expectations of all our staff, which makes our faculty an exciting and progressive environment in which to work. The team is forward thinking and extremely supportive of each other,working collaboratively to secure high standards of teaching and learning. We are passionate in our
goal of ensuring that our students get every opportunity to be the best they can possibly be.
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