Learning Coach - Full Time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen at a Secondary School in Barking. We are looking for 3x Learning Coaches to join our established and successful team to support the learning and well-being of a range of pupils across the school and in either of our Additional Resourced Provisions (ARP). This includes providing 1:1 support and small group work to pupils both within and outside of lessons.
We are looking for someone who is:
Passionate about high quality outcomes for young people
Fully committed to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND
An aspirational adult who can inspire learning in everyone
Positive in their attitude and willing to make a significant contribution to raising standards across the school
Will share our no-one left behind ideology
Keen to make learning experiences exciting, memorable, and relevant
The capacity to offer flexibility with new situations as they arise
Whether you have experience or are new to the role, it is essential that you are self-driven, motivated and have a passion for working with young people with SEND.
The school is an Ofsted Outstanding heavily over-subscribed dual campus secondary school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment. They celebrate its diversity, and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in making a difference in young peoples lives whatever your background or history please apply.
In return we offer:
A supportive and encouraging staff team
The opportunity to access a wide range of CPD opportunities within and beyond school
A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management
A positive ethos with excellent behaviour reinforced by highly visible SLT and centralised behaviour systems
About Opogo Education
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Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2025 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures.
Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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