Job Description

Job Introduction

Yateley School is seeking to appoint a

Learning Coach

to join our friendly, experienced team. You will place a key role in supporting teaching staff with the education, care, and welfare of students with learning difficulties, helping them to become independent, confident, and well-supported learners.



This is an exciting opportunity to work within our

Student Support team

, where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential -- more important is patience, understanding, and flexibility to meet a range of needs. Additional training opportunities (e.g ELSA) are available for the right candidate.

We are looking for someone who can:

Show empathy and understanding of students' needs Work collaboratively with parents, teaching staff, and students Keep accurate and confidential records of meetings and interactions Organise and plan their day around individual student needs Support learning and identify when additional interventions are required Demonstrate good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills Communicate effectively, with professionalism and discretion Follow direction but also use initiative where appropriate Help students reach their full potential


If you have a passion for supporting young people and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should complete the attached application form together with the personal statement within the form and address the job description and person specification in their application. CVs are not accepted. If you have any questions, please contact applications@yateley.hants.sch.uk

Closing date

: Monday 8th September 2025, 12 noon. Early applications are welcomed, closing could be earlier should a successful candidate be appointed. Yateley School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.