Learning Support Teacher

Abingdon Preparatory School; Kingston Bagpuize; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Kingston Bagpuize is seeking a Learning Support Teacher to help pupils with literacy and numeracy difficulties. The role involves creating tailored teaching methods, preparing lessons, and working with individual students. Qualified Teacher Status and a Level 5 Diploma in Learning Support are essential. The school offers a competitive salary scale between £35,122 and £55,619, along with various benefits including pension schemes and free lunches during term time.

Benefits

Salary above national scale

Generous pension schemes

Private healthcare insurance

Free lunches during term time

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted school fees

Free use of leisure facilities

Regular staff social events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in learning support teaching, both one to one and small groups.
• Lively, flexible, and focused teaching style.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching individuals or small groups of pupils.
• Preparing lessons and assessing pupil work.
• Developing teaching methods to meet individual pupil needs.
• Using audio-visual materials to engage students.
• Liaising with external professionals as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Behaviour Management

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching

GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science at grade 4 or above

Job description

You will be responsible for identifying individual requirements and for creating a safe and supportive environment that enables pupils to succeed in their learning. Much of the teaching will involve supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy difficulties. You may also work with pupils who have physical or sensory impairments, speech and language difficulties or behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching either individuals or small groups of pupils within or outside the class
• Preparing lessons and resources alongside marking and assessing work
• Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Using special equipment and facilities, such as audio-visual materials and technology to stimulate interest in learning
• Assessing pupils who have long or short term learning difficulties and working with colleagues to identify individual pupil needs
• Liaising with external professionals and agencies as required

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• A recognised qualification in SEN/Learning Support (Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Teaching for Literacy Related Difficulties or similar) and a demonstrable commitment to related CPD
• GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science at grade 4 or above
• Experience of learning support teaching, including one to one and small group provision
• Evidence of lively, flexible and focused teaching
• A positive and consistent approach to behaviour management
• Ability to communicate well with parents, colleagues and pupils

The school offers a range of benefits, including:

• A salary scale above the national scale, with a range of £35,122 to £55,619 in 2025/26
• Flexible choice of generous pension schemes (defined contribution)
• Abingdon Foundation Death in Service Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private healthcare insurance
• Free use of leisure facilities with discounted exercise classes
• Free lunches during term time
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees (eligibility criteria apply)
• Regular staff social events and opportunities to join other staff
• Free on-site parking and bike storage for all staff
• A range of online and in-person courses to staff for free, including first aid, mental health first aid and health and safety courses