Learning Support Teacher

HMC Co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11-18.

Learning Support Teacher

Full time, from September 2020

If you are an effective and ambitious Learning Support Teacher who is committed to raising standards of student performance through positively impacting on teaching and learning, then Leighton Park is your next school. 

As well as being an excellent classroom practitioner who can teach across all age ranges, you should be passionate about supporting all students by developing and supporting classroom practice so that all students make rapid rates of progress.  You will be working with children (on both a one-to-one and small group basis) who need additional support in order to reach their full educational potential. This includes children with learning, emotional, behavioural or communication difficulties, conditions such as ASD, dyspraxia, dyslexia and ADHD, sensory impairments (for example, visual impairment), sensory processing disorder and mental health issues.  

A key aspect of this role is identifying individual needs and being responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.  This is a demanding but incredibly rewarding role. You will be unwavering in your belief that with the right support and quality teaching, all students can succeed. We are looking for an excellent practitioner, who is committed to making a real difference to the lives of young people.  

Leighton Park School is set in over sixty acres of beautiful parkland near to the heart of Reading. Leighton Park offers a distinctive atmosphere that creates achievement with values, character and community.  Founded on Quaker principles, we seek to inspire each student to fulfil their academic and personal potential and be reflective, purposeful adults.  We appoint candidates who will contribute and thrive in our vibrant community.

The school offers a supportive and professional workplace with excellent terms, conditions and benefits and a willingness to participate in extra-curricular life of our busy boarding school is essential.  

To apply, please complete the attached application form or download an application pack from our website and email it to apply@leightonpark.com. If you require further information, please email apply@leightonpark.com.

Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will be conducted remotely.

Leighton Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check as part of our recruitment process.