Learning Support Teacher Part-Time

The Dragon seeks to appoint a well-qualified and dynamic Learning Support Teacher to support children within the Prep. The position is suitable for an experienced individual with qualifications in teaching learners with SEND.

Role description:

·       Plan, prepare and teach a specified number of lessons each week; and offer in-class support, as required.

·       Source relevant and appropriate resources to support teaching.

·       Maintain detailed documentation for the children they teach, following the Graduated Approach ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’.

·       Carry out individual assessments and oversee the process of gathering information from staff and parents.

·       Ensure appropriate record keeping and tracking of the pupils taught.

·       Ensure that information on school systems is up-to-date and lessons are charged accurately.

·       Build a close partnership with the parents of the children and provide regular communication by phone, email or face to face.

·       Observe pupils in lessons and advise class teachers on ways they can be supported, whether or not they have Learning Support lessons.

·       Organise and teach intervention/ support groups across the Prep.

·       Create and present workshops for parents.

·       Champion diversity and inclusion of all children.

·       Attend Prep Team meetings and INSET days at the beginning and end of each term.

·       Have a secure knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and proactively keep abreast of the latest developments in SEND.

·       Experience of the EHCP procedures is desirable.

·       Participate in meetings and other activities, both within and out of school, which provide opportunities for the exchange of views as well as professional

·       development.

·       Support the Children’s transition to the Prep school by liaising with The Prep Head of Learning Support and the Head of E Block.