Post: Pupil Coach
Location: GAIL, Wheatridge East, Abbeydale, Gloucester, GL4 5DF
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade F Pt 9 - 11; £27,254 - £31,022
Actual Salary Range: £21,303 - £22,354
Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)
Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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Are you passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a positive impact?
Gloucester Academy for Inspirational Learning (GAIL) is looking for a dedicated and caring Pupil Coach (SEN Teaching Assistant) to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
About the role
Working closely with teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support to pupils both inside and outside the classroom. You'll play a key role in creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment, helping pupils access the curriculum and reach their individual goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting pupils with learning, social and emotional needs.
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Assisting teachers in the delivery of engaging learning activities.
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Helping to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personal care programmes.
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Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and self-esteem.
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Monitoring and recording pupil progress.
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Supporting pupil wellbeing, welfare and first aid needs when required.
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Supervising pupils during lunchtimes, educational visits and wider school activities.
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Building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
About the successful candidate
We are seeking someone who is:
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Passionate about supporting children and young people.
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Patient, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
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An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
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Organised and able to manage a varied workload.
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Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
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Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
About the School
Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning is a specialist school for 200 pupils aged 4-16 opening at the start of 2027, with pupils phasing into the school across three years.
The school’s designation is Moderate and Additional Learning Difficulties (MALD) and will cater for autistic pupils, those with speech and language differences, SEMH and those with learning differences in their cognitive profiles.
The school will be based in the Wheatridge area of Gloucestershire in a brand-new purpose-built building with outstanding facilities specifically tailored for SEND learners.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [email protected].
Closing date: for applications is 6th September 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 14th September 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
