The department also plays a key role in identifying needs early and implementing appropriate

interventions, while maintaining regular communication with families and staff to monitor

progress. The Learning Skills department will consist of the Head of Learning Skills, a parttime Assistant Teacher of Learning Skills and Access Arrangements Coordinator.

OUR OFFER

 Join a highly talented and supportive team and governing body

 Competitive salary

 Access to our effective Professional Learning programme

 A beautiful place to work in the most idyllic settings

 A positive and innovative working environment surrounded by students, staff, parents

and governors

 A collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of

teamwork and unity

 Cycle to Work scheme

 Free lunch during term time

 Staff are sometimes offered non-contractual School Fees Remission at the absolute

discretion of the Governors

REPORTING LINES

The post holder will report to the Head of Learning Skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Plan lessons for pupils with additional needs who are taught either 1-to-1 or in small

group sessions; share the planning for these where these groups are shared. Regularly

review learners’ progress, assessing where necessary.

 Teach Learning Skills small group lessons with a focus on subject support, literacy and

numeracy skills, study and revision skills, and independent learning skills. Plan

programmes of study for pupils with SpLDs.

 Communicate regularly with parents of pupils receiving support, including at Parents’

Evenings.

 Support identified students in specific lessons, where required

 Support the Head of Learning Skills in:

 identifying and assessing the needs of students with specific learning difficulties,

using observation and evidence-based assessment and standard tests

 writing educational support plans to inform and advise other professionals on

learners’ specific learning needs

 maintaining detailed records of students SpLDs, testing and ongoing support

 Contribute to providing Access Arrangements for internal examinations such as Mock

Examination and End of Year Exams.

 Liaise with other school departments through providing specialist advice to subject

teachers.