Ernest Bevin Academy · London, London
Grade C GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science Previous experience in
working with children in a variety of forms Some understanding of how people learn A degree or equivalent Previous work in a school
/ educational setting
Experience of working with children who have a
wide variety of educational needs Barriers to students’ learning Supporting children with
Special Educational Needs How children learn and
how to motivate them An understanding of the curriculum and
assessment methods in a secondary school
A Learning Coach will be able to: work with an individual
student or a group reinforce teaching points
during teacher input, when appropriate address misunderstandings and
misconceptions in the student’s learning communicate effectively with
all stakeholders within the Academies’ teach or reteach new concepts consistently model
appropriate and acceptable behaviour and good social skills provide strategies for
teaching staff in your area of specialism in the Learning Coach role promote independence and
resilience of students discuss progress and targets
with children liaise with the SENDCo,
Deputy SENDCo and outside agencies Be IT literate and competent
in using Microsoft office. Personal Characteristics
Calm Respectful of confidentiality Empathetic Enthusiastic Flexible Optimistic and positive Resilient Takes initiative