Learning Support Specialist (maternity cover)

Overview We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a modern, bilingual, progressive and dynamic school that promotes excellence through care. This is a fixed-term, part-time contract of 24 hours of work per week, on site, during term time, plus approximately eight days of CPD outside of term time. The salary includes the statutory 5.6 weeks of annual leave and national bank holidays, prorated for TTO team members and other part-time contracts. The Learning Support Specialist is a qualified teacher by education and is responsible for supporting students with learning differences in line with the Student Wellbeing team’s mission and the school's ethos and mission of diversity and inclusion. They provide instruction in learning strategies and build independence in students with suspected or identified special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Key responsibilities Assess students' learning needs and develop personalised learning strategies using the mainstream curriculum Promote inclusive learning and celebrate diversity across the school community Maintain and update the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) register and support plans Work closely with teachers to provide academic support and effective classroom strategies for students with additional needs Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and support. Coordinate referrals to external support services, including counselling, tutoring, and speech and language therapy Deliver training to staff and parents on SEN, SEMH, and inclusive practices Plan and deliver targeted interventions for students with SEN, behavioural, social, and emotional needs Lead and support the student Diversity Committee, encouraging student voice and inclusion Contribute to the planning and delivery of the PSHE and RSE curriculum Organise and promote whole-school wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, including anti-bullying, mental health, neurodivers