Pre-Prep Learning Support Teacher

Pre-Prep Learning Support Teacher for September 2026

The successful candidate will be an experienced SEND practitioner with a strong understanding of statutory SEND processes and a commitment to supporting pupils and families within an inclusive school environment. An enthusiastic, patient, fully qualified and dedicated Learning Support teacher is required to join the Learning Support team. The role involves teaching pupils with additional needs, learning difficulties and/or disabilities and special educational needs, supporting class teachers, supporting parents and carers and liaising with external professionals, as part of the assessment and review of pupils’ needs, and contributing to the wider aspect of school life. This is a temporary position to begin in September 2026 until August 2027 in the first instance with potential to extend.  There is some flexibility in how the part-time timetable can be allocated. However, the successful applicant will be expected to show a degree of flexibility with their working hours and will need to be available to attend key school events outside of their regular hours. 

The Pre-Preparatory School

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School is an academically selective, coeducational school with approximately 180 pupils in 9 classes from Reception to Year 2. The Pre-Preparatory School is housed in its own building in Bishopswood Road, adjacent to the school’s playing fields.

Learning at Highgate

Visitors invariably remark on our high standards of work and behaviour, and warm and friendly atmosphere. Highgate’s modern teaching and outlook ignites our pupils’ learning within a purposeful and exciting curriculum. Our pupils are happy and confident children who are encouraged to take risks.

In Reception, our curriculum is based on the seven areas of learning in the EYFS. In Year 1, our curriculum is designed to extend pupils academically whilst ensuring breadth and balance in the activities on offer. In Year 2, pupils consolidate all that has been taught before, as well as being introduced to new and challenging experiences to foster independent learning. Recorder lessons are added to the Year 2 curriculum and during the summer term, Year 2 pupils take part in a week of special visits and outings. Throughout their time in our Pre-Prep, pupils are taught sports and exercise, Forest School, and music and drama by specialist teachers. Swimming is introduced from Year 1.

Learning Support at Highgate

At Highgate we aim to enable pupils with special educational needs or learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) to achieve their full potential. We do this by supporting children to enhance their learning skills and abilities; by liaising and working with their teachers and parents; and also, by liaising with outside agencies.

It is the aim of the Learning Support Department to provide appropriate material resources, dedicated support and suitable interventions to support pupils with LDDs who are on the learning support register and to develop a partnership with all members of the teaching staff to ensure that there is a positive and consistent approach to the learning of those pupils, and to ensure that support is provided where needed.

The emphasis at Highgate is very much upon nurturing pupils through the curriculum. This includes mostly small group teaching outside of lessons; however, much of the work of the Learning Support teacher involves working collaboratively with colleagues in their support of children inside the classroom with their peers.

It is the aim of the Learning Support Department to provide appropriate material resources, dedicated support and suitable interventions to support pupils with LDDs who are on the learning support register and to develop a partnership with all members of the teaching staff to ensure that there is a positive and consistent approach to the learning of those pupils, and to ensure that support is provided where needed.

Working at Highgate 

Teachers at Highgate enjoy a welcoming, comfortable and exceptionally well-resourced environment and are provided with significant assistance from a range of support staff. Salaries are competitive. The School pays the employer’s contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.  

Highgate is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community, from every ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability/disability, religion and background. We know that more diverse teams are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements. 

Highgate is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if necessary. Candidates from overseas must provide information about their past conduct, for example, by providing documents issued by overseas teaching authorities.