Specialist Learning Coach
Dawlish College, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0BY4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
20 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 - £28,598.00 Annually (FTE) NJC pay award pending
Specialist Learning Coach job summary
Are you looking for a school where your passion for education is truly valued?
As we raise the bar for all our students, your support will use your specialist knowledge to engage curiosity, build confidence, and help every student achieve their potential. This is a role where you really can shape futures.
As a Specialist Learning Coach, working under the guidance of the teaching staff you will play a key role in supporting our students to develop their learning through implementing agreed work programmes with individuals and / or groups. You will use your specialist knowledge including assisting teaching staff with the planning cycle and the management / preparation of resources. In our inclusive and supportive environment, you’ll help every student to realise their potential.
What makes us special
What sets our school apart is our unwavering commitment to both excellence and inclusion. We are a vibrant, innovative, forward-thinking community where every student is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Here, staff and students work together to build confidence, nurture talents, and ensure that everyone feels a true sense of belonging. By joining us, you’ll become part of a team that believes in the power of education to transform lives and in the importance of making that transformation accessible to all.
We’re looking for someone who:
Shares our values and vision for inclusive education
Has high expectations for all students and is passionate about helping them achieve their best
Is passionate about helping students with SEND to achieve their very best
Is open to feedback, and committed to developing their own practice
Has experience working with young people, supporting learning.
Is kind, patient, flexible, and a strong communicator
Is organised, proactive, and a collaborative team player
Acts as a positive and professional role model, demonstrating high expectations at all times
Would love to join a dedicated staff team who are committed to improving the quality of education across our school
Is committed to safeguarding.
In this role you will support the teacher by:
Assessing, planning, delivering, monitoring and reviewing programmes of intervention which support pupils to make accelerated progress, using appropriate assessment tools and evidence-based strategies to meet identified learning needs.
Using your specialist curricular/learning skills and experience to establish an appropriate learning environment.
Preparing for and supervising the activities of individual or groups of children to ensure their general safety and welfare and to facilitate their development in line with the designated duties of the post and only under the direction of the class teacher.
Undertaking activities necessary to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children.
Being aware of individual student’s needs and progress and report these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary.
Assisting in the planning and evaluation of educational work programmes to include participating in learning activities e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, Technology, ICT.
Developing your own effectiveness in a support role and attending training courses/events as required.
Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with special needs children.
Preparing for and supervising activities of individual or groups of children to ensure their general safety and welfare and to facilitate their development in line with the designated duties of the post and only under the direction of the class teacher.
Undertaking activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of children.
Under the guidance of the subject teacher, provide scaffolding of learning tasks; verbally, visually and in writing for identified students within lessons and on a 1:1 basis
Being aware of individual student’s needs and progress and reporting these to the classroom teacher or designated supervisor when requested or necessary
We offer:
A role where your work really matters and we listen to your voice.
The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking team who are invested in growing the potential of others and who are committed to growth and continuous improvement.
Ongoing professional development.
How to apply:
If you’d love to help create a calm and caring atmosphere where children thrive , we’d love to hear from you.
Please do take the opportunity to learn more about the role by viewing the detailed job description in the information pack attached. To apply please complete our application form and take the opportunity to share with us how your skills and experience meet the person specification in the job description. To learn more about the school please visit our website by clicking here.
If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange for a tour of the school please contact Ashleigh Atkins via email: aatkins@dawlish.devon.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20th July at 9:00am. If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via my new term or at recruitment@ivyeducationtrust.co.uk.
Interviews will be held onsite on Wednesday 22nd July.
We are committed to safeguarding promoting the welfare of all our pupils, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and references that are satisfactory to our Trust. All posts in our Trust are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Please view some of our key policies below:
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Data Protection Policy
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
Recruitment Selection Disclosure Policy
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 Dawlish College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 782 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Dawlish College website
Dawlish College is a vibrant and exciting place to be where we have the highest expectations of staff and students alike and seek to provide challenge at every available opportunity.
As a small secondary school for pupils aged 11-16, we have a very proud record of holistic support, care and individual attention: the happiness and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance and is a vital foundation for their growth and development.
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