Learning Coach for SEN Resource Provision

Job Ref No. ECC2662-345

Position Start Date: Immediate

Application Close: 13/11/2026 Midday

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Contract Type: Full-time

Date of Interviews: TBA

Pay Range: Thurrock Band B Point 6

Contract Term: Permanent

Learning Coach for SEN Resource Provision (Dilkes PLC)

Band B/C Point 6 in the range 6-14 : FTE £27,415- £31,221 Actual £23,070 to £26,273

36.25 hours per week term time only

Start date: ASAP

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, resilient staff member to join our team for this physically demanding role supporting and coaching primary-aged pupils who present with challenging behaviour. The ability to build rapport with pupils exhibiting extremely challenging behaviour is essential.

Working as part of a specialist team within a main school setting, the successful candidate will be given full training and support.

Dilkes Academy is an outstanding school (Ofsted, April 2023). Catalyst Academies Trust is a small innovative group of 5 primary schools who are geographically local. We work together to widen access to outstanding educational provision by supporting and empowering all staff to develop remarkable teaching and achievement outcomes.

You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform, where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

Applications are invited via www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk, or application forms are available on our school website, www.dilkesacademy.org.uk in our vacancies section. CV's will not be accepted.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the School

Our pupils are aged 3–11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

Contact Information

Mr Rhys Latham

Garron Lane, South Ockendon

Essex, RM15 5JQ

Telephone: 01708 852128

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