Teacher of Learning Support

Permanent, 0.6 FTE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing Learning Support department which has been at the forefront of a whole-school strategy to raise the profile of students with Special Educational Needs.

As a Teacher of Learning Support, you will work closely with all teachers to promote the wellbeing and learning potential of every student, ensuring that their specific needs are met. In addition to providing support for students with specific learning difficulties, you will be working with students to improve their social and emotional skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Head of Learning Support in assessing for access arrangements;
• Monitor the progress and achievement of students with special educational needs;
• Plan, develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate effective intervention programmes;
• Promote high-quality teaching and learning of students with special educational needs;
• Work with the Head of Learning Support to ensure that records of students with special educational needs are maintained, including the SEND register and Provision Mapping.
• Liaise effectively with parents, students and staff.
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure that the needs of SEND students are met in the classroom.

You will be familiar with the needs of pupils with learning difficulties such as ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia and how to support them to achieve their potential. An Access Arrangements Assessment qualification and experience of supporting EAL students would also be beneficial. You will have strong organisational skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and will enjoy working with pupils, colleagues and parents. 

This post will suit a new entrant to the profession or an experienced teacher. We offer full support to gain Qualified Teacher Status and other relevant qualifications such as Access Arrangements Assessment. Salary is dependent on experience, well above the national scale and compares favourably with others in the independent sector.

Other benefits include:

• Choice of pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Complimentary lunch during term time
• Generous relocation package for those living outside the area
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Use of on-site gym (at certain times of day)
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff (after a qualifying period and subject to entrance exam)

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.