Learning Support Teacher

Denstone College; Denstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful working environment

Professional development

Free meals

Free parking on site

Pension scheme

Christmas closure week

On-site leisure facilities

Job summary

Denstone College is seeking a Learning Support Teacher to provide targeted teaching and support for students with Special Educational Needs. You will work with a dedicated team in a thriving independent boarding and day school amid a broad co-curricular programme.

Set within 150 acres of countryside in Staffordshire, the college educates pupils aged 4-18 with over 750 students and a 100-strong prep on-site. The role emphasises wellbeing, inclusive education, and professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS and an Honours degree are required.
• Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (Level 5 or 7) is preferred.
• Experience supporting students with SEN (SpLDs, ASC, SEMH) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured one-to-one and small group lessons for SEND pupils.
• Screen pupils for SpLDs and write, implement, review ILPs.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to ensure curriculum access through scaffolding.
• Coordinate access arrangements for assessments across key stages.
• Communicate with parents, colleagues and external professionals for joined-up support.

Skills

Enthusiastic practitioner

Excellent communication

Team player

Flexible

Education

QTS and Honours degree

Level 5 or Level 7 Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties

Job description

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching well-structured, specialist one-to-one and small group lessons for pupils with SEND^.
• Screening pupils for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and writing, implementing, and reviewing Individual Learning Plans^.
• Collaborating closely with subject teachers to ensure the wider curriculum is fully accessible through effective scaffolding and access strategies^.
• Taking an active role in coordinating access arrangements for in-class and formal assessments across key stages^.
• Communicating regularly with parents, colleagues, and external professionals to provide joined-up support and guidance^.

About You

• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic practitioner with a genuine passion for inclusive education^.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and an Honours degree^.
• A Level 5 or Level 7 Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties^.
• Proven experience teaching and supporting students with SEN (such as SpLDs, ASC, and SEMH)^.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong, positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues^.
• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team^.

Role Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated specialist looking to make a real difference in students' lives? Denstone College is seeking a Learning Support Teacher to join our dynamic team^.

Set within 150 acres of beautiful rural Staffordshire, this role offers the opportunity to provide targeted teaching and support to pupils with Special Educational Needs, empowering them to achieve their full academic potential^.

Denstone College is a thriving independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 4-18^.

With over 750 pupils across our campus-including 100 in our on-site Prep School-we balance the pursuit of academic excellence with a broad co-curricular programme^.

Celebrating over 150 years of rich history, we pride ourselves on our high standards of wellbeing and a warm, forward-thinking community^.

Benefits

• A beautiful working environment combining rich tradition with modern facilities^.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and career progression^.
• Free meals and free parking on site^.
• Enrolment into a pension scheme and a Christmas closure week^.
• Access to excellent on-site leisure facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and exercise classes^.