Learning Coach

Job Description

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Learning Coach to work within The Manchester College on a contract basis.

Location : Openshaw

Job role / responsibilities :

• Act as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
• Work closely with teachers and other colleagues to identify and address issues affecting student performance and behaviour in the classroom.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parents and carers, keeping them informed of their young person's progress and any concerns.
• Facilitate students' access to additional services and resources as needed.
• Build positive relationships with students, promoting their social, emotional, and academic development.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.
• Create a 'safe base' for students, providing morning and afternoon form sessions to provide 'touch points' to tackle issues proactively.
• Drive a culture of celebrating student achievements.
• Address and manage challenging behaviours effectively, employing de-escalation techniques and restorative practices.
• Provide individualised support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and those with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) where required.
• Demonstrate positive behaviours, attitudes, and values to serve as a role model and inspire disengaged students to make positive changes in their lives.

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