Job Description

Learning Coach

Permanent

Required as soon as possible

40 weeks (Term time only plus 1 week)

Between 15 and 29.15 hours per week negotiable

Grade C - 25,186 - 26,244 fte per annum

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.

Hounsdown School, Totton, Southampton | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm

Closing date: 12.00noon 21 November 2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,186.00-26,244.00 per year

Work Location: In person