Special School Engagement Coach - Poole

Prospero Teaching
📍 Poole, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

Job description

Prospero Teaching are seeking an Engagement Coach to join an independent specialist school in the Poole area, supporting students across KS3, KS4 and Post‑16 who experience barriers to school attendance, including EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance).


About the Role


As an Engagement Coach, you will work directly with students in their homes, in school, and within the community to help increase their engagement with learning and support their transition back into education. This role is central to the school’s EBSA model, which focuses on gradually reducing support while increasing student independence and confidence.


Your role will involve:

  • Building a trusting, positive relationship that helps students feel safe, understood, and motivated.

  • Delivering 1:1 learning and pastoral sessions at home, in the community, and on-site.

  • Supporting students to regulate emotions, develop resilience, an...
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    Job Details

    • Location Poole, England
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
    • Posted Date June 23, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 02, 2026