Learning Support Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Teacher who is passionate about supporting young people. The successful candidate will be required to assist pupils with specific learning difficulties, on either A1: 1, small group or in class basis and have learning support experience and or a willingness to undertake relevant CPD.

This motivated individual well work well as part of an enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff, to support the education of pupils in years 7 to 13.

The successful candidate will join a forward-looking department and there will be opportunities to be involved in the future development of the department in areas such as English as an additional language, non-SEND academic support provision and the broadening of specialist literacy intervention.

Merchant Taylors’ is a successful school with many high achievers and is committed to embracing neurodiversity within its community and creating an accessible learning environment. We currently work with around 150 pupils who have a variety of identified needs.

You will have vision and drive, and you will want to make a difference. You will be approachable, compassionate, and caring: an able communicator, with a positive, encouraging and collaborative style. You will be able to think, plan and act calmly, drawing on your expertise. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, forging warm, productive working relationships with pupils and staff, being sensitive to the pressures on classroom teachers and offering support as needed. We welcome applications from experienced colleagues but also believe we have the capacity to support a candidate with the potential to grow into the role.

The main responsibility of each Teacher is their classroom teaching duties; there are, however, other responsibilities, such as being a Tutor, a Form Teacher and taking part of the school’s games and activities programme. All these should be carried out to the highest standard to ensure the all-round quality of education for pupils at Merchant Taylors’ School and to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons.

• To discharge all professional duties as outlined in the Contract of Employment and associated Employment Manual

• To set personal professional standards (for example, in matters of dress and punctuality) that are of the highest level and that will enable the individual teacher to act as a role model for pupils

• To support the ethos of the school and to work in accordance with the desired aims and policies

• To share in pastoral responsibility for all pupils (especially those in the individual’s teaching or Tutor Groups) in liaison with the appropriate Heads of School and senior managers

• To play an active role in the life of the school, including in the games and extra-curricular activities programme

Please complete an application form and an accompanying letter (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the post; you may wish to include a brief CV.

Applications to be submitted by 9am on Monday 24th March 2025

Interviews in school to be held on Friday 28th March 2025

Applications to (email or post):

Recruitment Officer,

Merchant Taylors’ School,

Sandy Lodge,

Northwood,

Middlesex,

HA6 2HT

Email: recruitment@mtsn.org.uk

Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role will bring you into contact with children, you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).