Learning Coach

Teign School, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 3JG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  10 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade C, scp 6 to 7
• Additional allowances:

  Grade C, scp 6 to 7

Learning Coach job summary

Learning Coach

Fixed-term initially to start asap until 31 August 2027, with a view to extend each year

30 weeks per week,39 weeks pa (ie term-time plus 5 days)

Grade C, scp 6 to 7

• £26,847 to £27,274 (full-time equivalent)
• £18,557 to £18,853 (approximate actual salary range)

Teign School are seeking to appoint a Learning Coach to join this highly successful secondary school to support learning in the classroom.

We are seeking to recruit inspiring, motivated and highly enthusiastic individual to encourage learning and who understands the importance of building confidence in order to access and improve learning across all levels. Some experience working with SEN would be an advantage; however, an understanding of SEN together with patience, good humour and willingness to learn are equally important.

This post may suit a recent graduate who wishes to gain experience of working in a secondary education setting before embarking on a teacher training course.

The successful candidate will:

• have experience of working with young people;
• have an understanding and experience of how young people learn and develop;
• be able to take the initiative and adapt strategies in order to work towards a successful outcome;
• be able to support all students to access the curriculum;
• be able to work as part of a team;
• be creative, flexible and have a positive outlook.

The full-time hours for a Learning Coach are 30 hours per week, 39 weeks pa but we would also welcome part-time or job share applications - please state your preference when submitting your application.

Further details of the post are available on Teign School's website via Vacancies - Teign School, and if you have any queries, please feel free to email Miss Atkinson, Headteacher’s PA - ruth.atkinson@teignschool.org.uk. Applications must be made by submission of the My New Term application form on Vacancies - Teign School.

The closing date for applications is Monday 10 August 2026 (9am) with interviews to take place shortly after.

ESW is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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.

About Teign School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Teign School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/teign-school-newton-abbot

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