Discover the LMP Group: Inspiring Ambition Across the UK
At the LMP Group, we are driven by a singular mission: to inspire ambition. Our three distinct companies - LMP Education, Inspire ATA, and LMP Action - work together to create a profound educational and social impact throughout the UK, fostering positive and sustainable development through collaboration.
Since we were founded in 2004, we've grown into a dynamic team of over 180 dedicated professionals committed to making a difference.
Recognised Excellence
Our commitment to excellence has earned us significant recognition:
* Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to Work For' award 2022
* Named among the Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK and the Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London
* Best Training Provider 2024/25 and Best Apprenticeship Employer 2024/25 at the RateMyApprenticeship awards
* Recruiter of the Year 2024 as part of the Education Investor Awards with Supporting Education Group
We are also proud to hold several prestigious certifications, including:
* Disability Confident Employer
* Investors in People Gold
* Leaders in Safeguarding Gold
* Cyber Essentials
* Living Wage Employer
Join Us on Our Mission
At the LMP Group, we are more than just a collection of companies. We are a community dedicated to empowering others to achieve their fullest potential. Whether you're looking to advance your education, enhance your career, or collaborate on meaningful initiatives, we invite you to join us on our mission to inspire ambition. Together, we can create inspirational journeys and delivery excellence in education.
About the role
As our Coach you must have a can-do attitude, excellent communications skills, and a nurturing approach to join our team. You will easily engage with young people, support their behaviour, listening skills and encourage a cheerful outlook towards learning.
Experience working in a SEND setting, particularly students with ASD and ADHD would be an advantage, as well as experience working in a PRU and an understanding of restorative and therapeutic practices.
You will develop activities and resources to meet the need of students, consult with the school lead to set targets and report on progress and behaviour. Supporting student resilience, social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing is a key part of this role.
Flexibility is essential for this role as no two days are the same. You will be joining a committed team who want to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver daily mentoring sessions to support emotional regulation, goal setting, and behaviour reflection.
* Support student engagement and behaviour within vocational sessions delivered by BTEC tutors.
* Build strong, consistent relationships with students who have experienced educational trauma, exclusion, or instability.
* Use restorative and relational approaches to manage behaviour and promote a safe, respectful learning environment.
* Support delivery of physical activities, enrichment, and community-based learning sessions.
* Facilitate 1-1 SEMH interventions and support small group discussions focused on identity, wellbeing, and future planning.
* Monitor and record student engagement, providing input into weekly progress snapshots and termly reports.
* Support students to develop employability and life skills, including punctuality, communication, and teamwork.
* Encourage aspirations and pathways into further education, apprenticeships, or training.
* Collaborate with tutors, parents/carers, and external professionals to ensure wraparound support.
* Adhere to all safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.
About you
As a LMP Engagement Coach, you will be enthusiastic about young people and education. You will use this post to increase participation and engagement among our young students. The primary aim of this post is to deliver support, mentoring and coaching sessions to registered students who are part of our Alternative Provision. The Engagement Coach will deliver activities including team-building games, building social interaction, critical thinking activities, restorative practice, and therapeutic techniques.
You will play a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting the students' needs and aiding retention of students on the course.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Level 2 qualification or above in Youth Work, Education Support, Health & Social Care, Sports Coaching, or a similar field.
* Experience supporting young people in KS3 and KS4, ideally those with SEMH, SEND, or at risk of exclusion.
* Strong working knowledge of behaviour management, trauma-informed practice, and ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
* Experience delivering 1-1 mentoring or group wellbeing sessions.
* Understanding of the Restorative practice and BTEC vocational framework or willingness to train in its structure.
* Current Safeguarding and First Aid training (or willingness to complete)
What's in it for you (remuneration & benefits)?
* 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
* We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
* From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
* We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
* Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
* Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
The LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
Pre-employment checks
Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.
The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.