Learning Support Teacher
International School of Nice ISN
France
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 25/08/2021
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2021
Job overview
The Learning Support Teacher (LST) at ISN is responsible for enabling their assigned students to access the mainstream curriculum. The LST is expected to liaise with teachers to ensure that their students’ needs are being met in the classroom and that a whole school inclusion policy is maintained, as well as contribute to ISN’s effective data management. Ideally, the LST should have a degree in teaching or in psychology, and have a qualification or some knowledge/experience in Special Educational Needs & Disabilities. They should be willing to undertake (where appropriate) additional training in the teaching of literacy, Maths, and other cognitive or communication issues for students with specific learning difficulties. The LST should have experience in working in the classroom providing in-class or individual support, have an understanding of the PYP and IB curriculums, including an awareness of the diverse learning needs in an international setting. The ability to be flexible, patient and show empathy for others, to be a willing advocate for students and be able to relate to other people, are essential qualities required for this post. The LST is expected to be organised, to have a good knowledge of their students’ learning needs and a willingness to keep up to date with the latest research on SEND.
Job Description
• Provide curriculum, maths, literacy, cognitive, communication and emotional support to allocated students in Lower, Middle and High Schools
• Write end of semester reports and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for these students
• Liaise with teachers and SENCO to ensure that students’ needs are being met throughout the school
• Be responsible for filing their own end of semester reports and IEPs in the High School, Middle School and Lower School folders, updating the learning centre page on Rubicon Atlas and the files in the Learning Centre
• Attend SEN departmental meetings to discuss progress of students in the L.C
• Attend Lower School, Middle School and High School meetings with the SENCO to discuss progress and concerns of L.C students
• Remain in regular contact with parents to discuss their children’s progress through phone calls, emails or by attending meetings with them, including the Open Evening in September and the PTCs
About International School of Nice ISN
The International School of Nice (ISN) is a private, co-educational day school for children from preschool through to Grade 12. The school was founded more than four decades ago for globally-mobile families aspiring to international education on the Côte d’Azur.
ISN has been inspiring and preparing new generations with a complete anglophone education for all preschool, primary and secondary age groups on the dazzling azure blue Mediterranean coastline of southeastern France. Becoming well-established over the decades; today, our school is renowned in the area as a leading international school for graduates’ excellent exam results and university placement record.
Why ISN?Our vibrant school attracts local families and newcomers alike who embrace our joyful, family-like atmosphere and immersive English learning environment for their child.
- We warmly welcome children who cannot speak English or French at any ability level. We support students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) through our EAL department. Our children develop biliteracy through five French lessons a week.
- ISN’s spacious campus, with extensive facilities for sports and the arts, home to our ISN Wolfpack football team and popular IB Diploma arts courses, enjoys vast appeal with ISN families.
- We treasure our diversity, our school a clear reflection of the international community on the French Riviera with around 42 nationalities. Each child’s home language, culture and worldview are widely celebrated and enrich our learning community.
- Small and inclusive, at ISN, every child receives personalised attention to achieve their individual potential.
- Our school is located only five minutes from the international Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, with easy access to the A8 motorway, on the western edge of the city.
- We connect our students to their local IB World School by way of six bus routes throughout the Alpes-Maritimes department, including Cannes, Monaco Fontvieille, Monaco Grimaldi, Nice, Valbonne and Vence. For our school bus route maps, please see School Services.
Headteacher
Mrs Mel CURTIS
Teaching information
Teachers at ISN are expected to hold an undergraduates degree in their chosen teaching subject, as well as a proper accredited teaching certification such as a postgraduate diploma, in addition to at least two years’ teaching experience.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.