We are seeking to appointment an enthusiastic Teacher of Learning Support on a temporary basis until July 2026.
Background to Learning Support
Staffing
The Learning Support Department is currently made up of a team of specialists which include a Learning Support Manager, Learning Support Specialist Assessor/Teacher, Learning Support Teacher (vacancy), Learning Support Assistants, a Wellbeing/Welfare Officer and a Learning Support Administrator.
Accommodation
The Learning Support Department is located in the Marie-Therese building, in purpose-built accommodation consisting of an office, two small rooms used for 1-1 teaching and support, a small classroom used for small group support and a larger classroom for academic study support. All teaching rooms are equipped with a range of resources, including PCs with specialist software. The classroom has an electronic whiteboard and projector.
What do we do?
Our Learning Support team has experience of working with students with a wide range of disabilities and other support needs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, epilepsy, hearing impairment, visual impairment, autism (ASD) social emotional and mental health issues (SEMH), ADHD/ADD and mobility difficulties. The support on offer varies and is negotiated on an individual basis.
Examples of support that can be provided are:
• Support with transition from high school, including individual visits and taster sessions
• Development of teaching considerations and training for teachers to support inclusive practice in the classroom.
• In-class support
• Meet and greet
• 1:1 or small group support to help develop independent study skills through utilising a number of specialist strategies that meet individual learning needs identified.
• 1:1 support for students with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to monitor outcomes and ensure support and specialist provision is in place. EHCP’s are reviewed annually.
• SEMH support – small group or 1:1 e.g. anxiety management sessions.
• Development of learning materials to meet the needs of individuals, for example, use of coloured paper, enlarged work
• Loan of equipment, for example, laptops, digital voice recorders
• On-course drop-in support with coursework, assignments, revision and examination techniques
• Access to IT, including specialist software, use of adaptive technology and specialist equipment
• Specialist assessments to identify areas of need e.g. speed of processing, reading, writing skills.
• Support during exams e.g. extra time, smaller room, reader, scribe, use of a word processor, rest breaks, modified papers, prompt
• Personal care, manual handling
• Accessibility/mobility support
• Support with transition to University or higher-level apprenticeships
Please note: This is not an exhaustive list. All students are assessed at the start of their programme to agree support. All support is reviewed termly and can be modified accordingly as the student progresses.
Wellbeing/Welfare Support
The college is very committed to supporting the wellbeing and welfare needs of all of our students to ensure that young people attending Holy Cross are given the best opportunity to thrive and succeed during their time with us:
• Dedicated wellbeing hub
• 1:1 SEMH strategy management sessions
• Group intervention sessions
• Drop in social emotional support
• Referral to external agencies – signposting
• Strategies to support within the curriculum
All students and staff also have access to the Togetherall platform that provides 24/7 mental health support and provides a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
For full details of the role including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see Applicant Information Pack attached.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the post and are inspired by the prospect of taking up this important role at Holy Cross, so crucial for the College in so many ways, I hope you will apply to join us. Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Department (by email only) by 8.00am on 29th August 2025. Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.
Holy Cross College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are advised that any offer of appointment will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance as well as other relevant checks.
Prospective applicants who, because of a disability, would prefer job packs/application forms in a different format (e.g. large print) or would like help completing their application form should contact HR on 0161 762 4522 to discuss their specific requirements.
