Learning Support Teacher

Job Title: Learning Support Teacher

Job Purpose: To inspire, encourage and empower our pupils to achieve their very best, and provide an environment where independence and self-confidence is fostered in order for our pupils to develop both academically and socially.

Reporting Line:  Head of Learning Support (SENCO)

Secondary Reporting Line: Head of the Boys’ Preparatory School

Start Date: September 2023                              

Tenure: Permanent, Part-time (2 days per week)               

Salary: Competitive – based on the Surbiton High School Pay Scale

Application Deadline: 8:00am, Thursday 20 April 2023

Interviews to be held week commencing: 27 April 2023

Key Responsibilities:

Subject Specific

• To design lesson plans and resources for pupils receiving Support for Learning. Lesson plans may be subject related or skill related, and should address areas that hinder access to the curriculum
• To deliver Speech and Language interventions under the guidance of the Head of Learning Support/Speech Therapist
• To monitor progress and provide termly written reports on pupils receiving Support for Learning
• To communicate regularly with classroom teachers to discuss progress of individual pupils
• To attend Staff and Parent/Staff Consultation meetings

General

• To attend INSET days
• To contribute to the organisation and running of co-curricular and enrichment activities
• To attend staff and departmental meetings as required
• To undertake supervisory duties as required
• To conduct yourself in an appropriate professional manner at all times and support and foster the aims and safeguarding policies of the School
• To participate in the annual performance review, appraisal and development programme
• To identify and attend workshops for professional development to ensure continued upgrading of knowledge and skills and attending relevant CPD training each year
• To uphold the School’s code of conduct and the values of Surbiton High School
• To carry out any such duties as may be reasonably requested

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and experience working with children with specific/additional learning needs
• Possess a depth and breadth of subject content in either the Primary or Secondary School curriculum
• It would be highly desirable for candidates to be confident and willing to teach from Year 1 up to Year 6
• Qualified - SpLD Certificated / minimum Level 5 OCR Certified desired
• Familiarity with the needs of pupils with learning differences including:
• Dyslexia/Literacy difficulties
• Dyscalculia/Maths difficulties
• Attention/Concentration difficulties
• Speech and Language needs

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, administrative and ICT skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues

Personal Qualities and Attitudes

• A dynamic, enthusiastic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations
• Evidence of being able to work effectively within a team
• Willingness to participate in co-curricular activities
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct
• High levels of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
• Positive rapport with pupils and personal warmth to gain the confidence of pupils, staff and parents
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Committed to Surbiton High School’s ethos
• Committed to professional development and show a willingness to undertake appropriate training for this role

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following:

https://unitedlearning.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3045758?cid=1567

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com

Surbiton High School is culturally diverse and are fully committed to celebrating, respecting and learning about inclusion and diversity throughout the community.

Surbiton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.