Learning Coach
Star AcademiesBlackburn, North West
Overview
This is a education role (full time, fixed term) with Star Academies based in Blackburn. The advertised salary is £26,016 to £26,427 per annum (Pro rata £21,803.49 to £22,147.94). Applications close on 8 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.
The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.
You will have:
- A NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent.
- Experience of working with children in a school setting.
- Working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
- The ability to work one-to-one, in small groups and with whole classes.
- The ability to contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.
How this role compares
We hold 628 school vacancies in North West that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £26,403. This role pays less than about 76% of them.
There are 6,973 school roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,375 of them in North West.
You have 5 days left to apply. School adverts we hold typically run for around 21 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Star Academies has 2 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
GovJobs does not take applications or send your details to the employer. Use the apply button to open the official Teaching Vacancies advert, then check the employer's instructions, attachments, person specification and closing time before applying.
This listing was last checked on 2 Oct 2026, 15:04. If the official advert has changed or closed, report it and we will review the listing.
Why this listing is on GovJobs
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