We are seeking an Engagement Coach, to work directly with students, either in their own home, in school or in the community, to support their school attendance. Our EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) model is based on a theory of ever-decreasing support and ever-increasing engagement. As such, our Engagement Coaches will be able to work independently, and as part of a small team, to proactively support students to increase their engagement with learning. The successful candidate will deliver 1:1 learning and pastoral sessions at home and in the community and be a trusted adult to support students’ transitions into school. They will also assist students to engage in their learning through supporting remote digital access to lessons. The role will also require the post holder to support and engage with families and carers to share good practice and support students holistically. Candidates should have experience of delivering 1:1 sessions and/or interventions and should have high levels of emotional intelligence, resilience and excellent communication skills.
As an Engagement Coach, you will:
Plan, prepare and deliver learning to individuals and occasionally small groups
Modify and adapt activities to advance pupils’ learning as necessary
Contribute to high quality learning experiences using a variety of teaching and supporting methods
Support students to access online learning where necessary
Transport students to school and off-site provisions in a school vehicle
Plan, prepare and deliver off-site learning sessions and interventions
Assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment and use this knowledge and understanding to extend and challenge pupil’s learning
Create and adapt student timetables
Provide academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures
Work with a small team to increase student engagement and independence
Create an outstanding student experience which leads to progression
Deliver high-quality handovers with other school staff
Equal Opportunities:
The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background.
The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open welcoming and safe environment for all its students, employees, and visitors.
Safeguarding:
The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.