Learning Support Deputy Lead – SpLD Specialist (KS3-18)

Cranleigh School; Waverley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised housing

School fee discount

Life assurance and pension

Free term-time lunches

Onsite parking

Sports facilities access

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Cranleigh Senior is seeking a dedicated Deputy to the Head of Learning Support to assist in leading our Learning Support Department. You will deliver high-quality 1-1 and small group support for Key Stage 3+ pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), while contributing fully to the wider academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school.

Essential qualifications include QTS, a good honours degree, SEND-specific qualifications, and experience with 13–18 year olds.

Qualifications

• Essential: QTS, honours degree, SEND qualifications, and experience with 13–18 year olds.
• Ability to interpret EP/OT/SALT reports to inform pupil profiles and IEPs.
• Experience arranging exam access and liaising on EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Learning Support with departmental leadership and staff guidance.
• Plan and deliver tailored 1-1 and small group lessons for 13–18 year olds.
• Interpret specialist reports to develop pupil profiles and IEPs.
• Support exam access arrangements in line with regulations.
• Liaise with external agencies, parents and authorities regarding EHCPs.
• Perform full academic duties, pastoral tutoring and co-curricular supervision four afternoons weekly (including Saturdays).

Skills

1-1 tutoring

Small group tuition

Observation feedback

Pastoral support

Education

QTS

Honours degree

SEND qualifications

Job description

Cranleigh Senior is seeking a dedicated Deputy to the Head of Learning Support to assist in leading our Learning Support Department. You will deliver high-quality 1-1 and small group support for Key Stage 3+ pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), while contributing fully to the wider academic, pastoral, and co-curricular life of the school.

Essential qualifications include QTS, a good honours degree, SEND-specific qualifications, and experience with 13–18 year olds.