Learning Support Teacher

Summary:

Learning Support Teacher opportunity at a thriving Senior School. Support pupils with learning difficulties and help them achieve their full potential.

About the School:

A school with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. It fosters an inclusive environment that values individuality, diversity, and personal growth.

The Opportunity:

As a Learning Support Teacher, you will support pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving academic and personal success. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact in a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality, individual, paired, and small group teaching to support pupils with specific learning difficulties.
• Plan and deliver subject-based and skills-based lessons that address barriers to learning and develop study skills.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt support strategies based on assessment and prior attainment.
• Work closely with classroom teachers, academic mentors, and parents to ensure consistent and joined-up support.
• Contribute to the development of learning support schemes of work, resources, and intervention programmes.
• Support pupils through key transitions, including preparation for higher education.
• Act as a Form Tutor or Deputy Form Tutor and contribute to the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities and pastoral care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A good honours degree.
• Strong interest in supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional conduct.

Preferred

• Postgraduate teaching qualification with QTS.
• Experience in SpLD support, specialist assessment, or study skills teaching.
• Experience working with pupils with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, ASC, or organisational and communication difficulties.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on the school's pay scale.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.