Learning Coach | Barnet | Secondary School | Graduate Role
- Location: Barnet
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term
- Pay: £109–£115 per day
- Potential Temp to Perm after 12 month contract
Job post summary
A highly respected secondary school in Barnet, North London is seeking ambitious graduates to join its student support team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a modern, forward-thinking school environment while working alongside outstanding teachers, pastoral teams and senior leaders.
The school is known for its strong staff culture, creative learning environment and genuine focus on student wellbeing and development. Staff are encouraged to bring energy, ideas and personality into the role, making it an incredibly rewarding environment for graduates looking to build confidence and develop transferable skills.
One of the biggest attractions of working within a school is the lifestyle balance and long-term career development it offers. Staff work term-time only (39 weeks per year), meaning you benefit from school holidays throughout the year to reset, travel, focus on personal goals or prepare for future study and career plans.
This is an outstanding opportunity for graduates looking to gain meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teaching, educational psychology, pastoral care or wider child-focused professions.
The school is particularly interested in academically strong graduates with previous tutoring or mentoring experience who can confidently support students both inside and outside of the classroom.
This role would particularly suit graduates considering careers in:
- Teaching
- Educational Psychology
- Child Psychology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Social Work
- Youth Mentoring
- Pastoral Care
- SEN Support
Key Responsibilities of the Learning Coach Role:
- Delivering targeted academic support to students across KS3–KS5
- Supporting students 1:1 and in small intervention groups
- Helping students build confidence, organisation, motivation and independence within education
- Providing booster support for students preparing for GCSEs and assessments
- Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people across the school
- Supporting students with additional needs including ADHD, Autism, SEMH and communication difficulties where required
- Building strong professional relationships with students, teachers and pastoral teams
- Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and emotional wellbeing throughout the school day
- Supporting classroom learning across a variety of subjects
- Helping students remain focused, engaged and confident within lessons
What We Are Looking For:
- Graduates with a strong academic background (2:1 or above preferred)
- Russell Group graduates particularly encouraged to apply
- Individuals with previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work or school-based experience
- Strong communicators with confident, warm and professional personalities
- Graduates considering long-term careers within education or child-focused professions
- Candidates who can build rapport easily with secondary-aged students
- Proactive, reliable and adaptable team players
- Individuals comfortable supporting students both academically and pastorally
- Candidates available full-time from September and committed to a long-term role
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates looking to secure highly valuable secondary school experience within a supportive mainstream environment before teacher training or further professional study.
Interviews are taking place throughout June and early July for September starts.
Apply today to be considered. A strong cover letter will support your application.
Pay: £21,450.00-£23,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available for a 12 month contract from September 2026?
- Do you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Please list your postcode:
Work Location: In person
