Teacher of Learning Support

Cranleigh School; Waverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Subsidised housing

Pension scheme

Fee discount for eligible children

Sports facilities access

Free lunches during term

Onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance scheme

Job summary

Cranleigh School is seeking a Teacher of Learning Support to deliver multisensory lessons, develop IEPs and support pupils aged 13–18. You will work with Heads of House and subject staff to differentiate learning and track progress in a busy senior school environment.

The role involves tutoring, co-curricular duties and occasional boarding/house duties within term time. A DBS check and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or NQT and a good honours degree.
• Relevant SEND-specific training or qualifications and experience teaching pupils aged 13–18.
• Strong knowledge of multisensory approaches, study skills teaching and individual planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver multisensory lessons differentiated for individual or small groups.
• Gather assessment information to inform teaching and maintain up-to-date IEPs.
• Set and review targets, monitor progress and apply strategies in mainstream lessons.
• Write termly Learning Support reports and contribute to the SEND register.
• Summarise external reports into a usable format for staff and students.
• Advise subject teachers on differentiation and classroom strategies.
• Use IT and assistive technologies to support planning, delivery and reporting.
• Contribute to department development through meetings and training.
• Fulfil broader academic duties: tutor and co-curricular/boarding duties as required.

Skills

Multi-sensory approaches

Study skills

Individual planning

JCQ exam regulations

Assistive technology

Google Education tools

Education

QTS or NQT

Honours degree

Tools

Google Education tools

Assistive technology

Job description

Teacher of Learning Support

Location: Surrey

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 6th November 2026

What you'll be doing

Plan, prepare and deliver multisensory lessons, differentiated for individual or small-group needs, focussing on study skills, organisation, literacy, numeracy and exam technique.

Gather and use assessment information (external reports, specialist assessments, discussions with Heads of House and the Head of Learning Support) to inform teaching and maintain up-to-date Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Set and review targets with students, monitor progress and ensure strategies taught are applied in mainstream lessons and independent study.

Write termly Learning Support reports for pupils receiving regular support and contribute to the SEND register.

Summarise and record key points from external reports (Educational Psychologists, OT, Speech & Language) into a usable format for staff and students.

Advise and support subject teachers on differentiation and classroom strategies; share effective techniques and assist with reasonable adjustments.

Use information technology and assistive technologies to support lesson planning, delivery and reporting.

Contribute to the development of the department through meetings and training; keep abreast of sector developments and share best practice.

Fulfil broader academic duties: act as a tutor (pastoral responsibilities for a small tutor group), participate in co-curricular duties and occasional boarding/house duties as required by the academic timetable.

What we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or NQT and a good honours degree.
• Relevant SEND-specific training or qualifications and experience teaching pupils aged 13–18.
• Strong knowledge of multi-sensory approaches, study skills teaching and individual planning.

Desirable

• Understanding of JCQ exam regulations.
• Experience using Google Education tools and assistive technology.

Please note: the role requires an enhanced DBS check and the ability to work with minors.

About the team

Learning Support at Cranleigh Senior provides targeted one-to-one and small-group teaching across the school. The department focuses on early identification of needs, building students' self-awareness and study habits, and translating those strategies into classroom progress through close liaison with subject staff and parents.

What we offer

• Life assurance (three times annual base salary).
• Subsidised housing (subject to availability).
• Pension scheme.
• Fee discount for eligible children (subject to availability).
• Membership and use of sports facilities: gym, squash, tennis, swimming pool and 9-hole golf course.
• Free lunches during term time.
• Onsite parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance scheme.

About us

Cranleigh School is a full boarding and day school with a long-standing Learning Support provision that operates across the Senior School. The department works closely with academic and pastoral teams to support students' academic access and confidence.

Cranleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks, and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

Cranleigh School recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.