Job Introduction
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Coach to support students with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) individually and in small groups. If in the future you want a career in teaching then this is an excellent way to gain experience in a school setting. Please indication on your application form the days and hours you would like to work.
Candidates will need good communication skills and the ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly and a firm but non-confrontational approach towards discipline is essential. Experience of working with young people is desirable, although full training will be provided. Applicants need to have a good general education and be educated to GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English. Graduates looking for future teaching careers will be considered.
Hounsdown is a popular, over-subscribed Hampshire school. Our school has a welcoming ethos with students being courteous and respectful.
Staff Benefits
- Private Health Cash Plan
- Free counselling support
- Fantastic CPD opportunities for all
- Cycle Loan Scheme
- Staff swimming
- Respectful email policy
- Staff fitness sessions
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free onsite parking
Hounsdown School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
Further details including a link to an online application form is available on the Recruitment section of our school website www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk. We do not accept CV’s. We highly recommend that you read the recruitment pack attached to the advert prior to applying for more information.
As a school we welcome and encourage all applicants. We are unable to accept referrals via recruitment agents and therefore unable to contract on their terms and conditions. All candidates will be considered by the school as applying as a direct applicant and not via an agency referral.