1:1 Specialist Learning Support Teacher

1:1 Specialist Learning Support Teacher

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Part Time, Casual

Contract Length: Zero hours

Salary: Wycliffe Pay Scale

Expires: 6th June 2023 11:59 PM

Start Date: 1st September 2023

Job ID: 1338152

About Us:

Wycliffe Prep is a prestigious independent preparatory school dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for children aged 3-13. We pride ourselves on offering a well-rounded curriculum that supports academic excellence, personal development, and a love for learning. As a leading institution, we are committed to providing tailored support to meet the diverse needs of our students, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist 1-1 Learning Support Teacher to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will work closely with individual pupils who require additional support to overcome learning challenges, fostering their personal, social, and academic growth. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that each pupils receives the attention and guidance they need to thrive in our inclusive educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support and guidance to pupils with diverse learning needs, including those with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and attention deficit disorders.
• Develop and implement tailored learning strategies and intervention plans to address pupil's unique requirements, in collaboration with the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and classroom teachers.
• Conduct thorough assessments of learning profiles, including their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, to inform targeted intervention strategies.
• Deliver engaging and differentiated 1-1 lessons across a range of subjects, adapting teaching methods and resources to suit individual pupil need and ability
• Monitor and evaluate progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate effectively with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the support network to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to learning support.
• Stay up-to-date with current best practices, research, and advancements in learning support to enhance the quality of provision.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification
• Possess a specialist qualification in Learning Support or Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., dyslexia), or demonstrate significant experience and expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Previous experience working with primary or preparatory school-aged children is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with a range of assessment tools and strategies to evaluate pupil' learning profiles effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people's academic and personal growth.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding safeguarding procedures.

Terms of Appointment

This is a permanent position offered on a zero-hours basis starting in September 2023. Working hours are approximately 13 – 15 periods per week which can be timetabled flexibly between Monday to Friday in accordance with terms dates.

Other benefits available include:

• APTIS pension scheme

• reduction in school fees (40% for Nursery Class to Year 5, 60% for Year 6 to Year 13)

• cycle to work scheme

• Electric car salary exchange scheme

• free meals during school term-time

• free use of gym, sports facilities, and swimming pool at certain times

• training and development opportunities

• free on-site parking

Closing date: 10am Tuesday 6th May 2023