Learning Coach x 2
Avanti Gardens School, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 3, £25,117 - £26,216 per annum, pro rata. Approx £18,212 - £19,009 per annum (0.72508 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Please note: There are two positions available
About us and the role
Join Avanti Gardens School as a Learning Coach and help every pupil thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The successful candidate will work closely with teachers to provide individual, small group, and whole-class support, including assisting pupils with SEND or English as an additional language.
In this role, you will build strong relationships with pupils, contribute to lesson planning and delivery, and implement strategies to support learning, behaviour, and wellbeing. You will liaise with parents, carers, and colleagues, and play an active role in fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to positively influence pupils’ progress and wellbeing, while contributing to the wider school community through classroom displays, school events, trips, and professional development initiatives.
The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting every child to reach their full potential and thrive in a nurturing school environment.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
Interviews will take place on 18th June.
What will you do?
- Provide targeted support to individual pupils and small groups, adapting learning approaches to meet the needs of children with SEND or English as an additional language, while promoting social, emotional and academic development.
- Support whole-class learning by supervising lessons, delivering pre-prepared activities, and contributing to planning and resources in collaboration with teachers.
- Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues, communicating progress, responding to concerns, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
- Observe, implement and develop best practice from training, CPD, and specialist guidance to continually improve support strategies.
- Maintain safeguarding and pastoral responsibilities, reporting concerns, supporting wellbeing, and actively contributing to the wider life of the school, including trips, events, and classroom displays.
What are we looking for?
- Evidence of strong communication skills; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Excellent level of literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to provide necessary first aid, medical and intimate care to children or undertake training successfully
- An understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Further information
Pre-employment checks
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.
What the school offers its staff
Why should you apply
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:
- Great opportunities for professional development
- LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
- O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
- Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
- Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Avanti Gardens School
- School type
- Free Schools, None, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 305 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Avanti Gardens School website
- Email address
- victoria.lee@avanti.org.uk
At Avanti Gardens, our ethos is built upon three core pillars which are the golden thread in all that we do: Educational Excellence – Character Development – Spiritual Insight.
Our exceptional team puts pupils at the centre of everything and our aim is to prepare our pupils to thrive beyond primary school. I believe that through the strong partnership that we develop with our community, aspirational aims become reality.
Our rich and rigorous curriculum is underpinned by the Avanti Way, which enables our pupils to develop a strong sense of self-belief and an understanding of respect and tolerance. We harness the potential of our staff’s expertise and our amazing on-site facilities to provide a unique offer. We support our children to become fluent and passionate readers, writers and mathematicians, thus ensuring that every child can engage in and enjoy the richness of our wider curriculum.
We are very proud of our inclusive, warm and caring approach. The strong relationships that are developed between staff and pupils enable our pupils to flourish and reach their academic and social potential. Through our curriculum pupils will gain a reflective, compassionate understanding of themselves and the communities around them.
Arranging a visit to Avanti Gardens School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email victoria.lee@avanti.org.uk.
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