Learning Support Lead (Year 8/9)

Seahaven Academy; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seahaven Academy is seeking a motivated Learning Support Lead to join our supportive pastoral and inclusion team. You will work closely with teachers, parents and carers to help students overcome barriers to learning and to reach their full potential.

In this role you will identify learning barriers, provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, monitor progress and promote positive behaviour to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to monitor progress and promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborative approach with teachers and families.
• Commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning barriers and plan targeted support.
• Provide targeted support for individuals and groups.
• Promote inclusive learning environments.
• Contribute to staff development and best practices.
• Monitor progress and raise achievement.

Skills

Motivated

Resilient

Adaptable

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, resilient and adaptable Learning Support Lead to join our supportive pastoral and inclusion team at Seahaven Academy. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, achieve their full potential and thrive both academically and personally.

Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, parents and carers, you will play a key role in supporting students with additional needs, monitoring progress, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging independence. You will provide targeted support for individuals and small groups, helping to create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

As Learning Support Lead, you will take a proactive approach to identifying and addressing barriers to learning, working collaboratively with colleagues to raise achievement and improve outcomes for students. You will also contribute to staff development by sharing best practice and supporting the school's commitment to high expectations, evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.

Your patience, excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships will help students develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of young people within a dynamic and ambitious school community.

Why join us?

• A rewarding role supporting students to overcome barriers and achieve success
• The opportunity to work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, parents and carers
• A collaborative and supportive team with a strong commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing
• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities
• The chance to contribute to a school culture built on high expectations, personal growth and student achievement
• A meaningful opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people every day

Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

A job share can be considered for this role.