Teaching & Learning Coach - SEND

Job description

Teaching & Learning Coach – High Needs (FE)

Location: Epsom, Surrey

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,542 – £45,185 per annum

Additional: Up to £6,000 one-off government retention payment may be available (subject to eligibility and terms)

Overview

Our client, a high-performing further education provider, is seeking a Teaching & Learning Coach – High Needs to support and enhance inclusive teaching practice across the organisation. This role is focused on improving outcomes for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and High Needs by coaching, mentoring, and developing teaching staff.

The position is ideal for an outstanding practitioner with a strong background in inclusive education, staff development, and teaching, learning and assessment (TLA) innovation.

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary, inclusive teaching practice that improves outcomes for EHCP and High Needs learners.
• Inspire and support colleagues to adopt effective, inclusive strategies through coaching and mentoring.
• Deliver formal and informal one-to-one coaching, including participation in intensive support processes.
• Mentor newly appointed teachers and staff new to the organisation.
• Design and deliver high-quality CPD sessions during central development days and regular TLA cycles.
• Promote creative, innovative, and technology-enhanced approaches to teaching and learning.
• Contribute to teaching and learning audits, quality cycles, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop, curate, and maintain a central bank of teaching and learning resources.
• Maintain accurate records of monitoring, coaching, and tracking activity.
• Build strong working relationships with curriculum teams to provide tailored support and share best practice.
• Collaborate closely with other Teaching & Learning Coaches to ensure consistency of approach.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching, supported by consistently strong observation outcomes.
• Significant experience supporting learners with EHCPs and High Needs.
• Deep understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to improve learner engagement and achievement.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues’ professional development.
• Ability to design and deliver effective CPD.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Passion for innovation in teaching, learning and assessment, including the use of digital tools and educational technology.

Desirable

• Experience contributing to quality assurance or teaching and learning improvement frameworks.
• Experience working across multiple curriculum areas in an FE setting.

Benefits

• Discounted access to on-site gym, sports facilities, fitness classes, café facilities, osteopathy, and on-site nursery.
• Free on-site parking.
• Convenient location within a short walk of a mainline train station.
• Access to free online qualifications and professional development.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.

Application Process

The closing date for applications is 9 January 2026.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

This role involves working in regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, employment references, and safeguarding screening.

Our client is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the recruitment process.

Please note that this is a smoke-free campus.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Epsom

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English