Learning Support Teacher

Downside School has a vacancy for a Learning Support Teacher to join the School on a fulltime, permanent contract from September 2026. The successful candidate will assist the learning Support department and be able to provide 1:1 support and lead small groups of pupils with a range of learning difficulties. It is essential that the appointed person is passionate about helping pupils develop as learners in a highly supportive and academically ambitious school environment. You must be comfortable supporting the secondary school GCSE curriculum. The ability to support Maths and Science would be an advantage. The successful candidate should possess the drive and determination to enthuse all pupils to reach the highest standards. We are looking for someone who: • Demonstrates excellent knowledge of Learning Support. • Has a specialism and experience in supporting pupils with literacy difficulties, some of whom will also have SEND. • Has an ability to raise the achievement of our pupils alongside their subject teachers. • Inspires and motivates pupils to strive for the best. • Has excellent behaviour management and the ability to quickly build rapport with pupils. • Embraces our Benedictine, Catholic ethos. We can offer the successful candidate: • Competitive salary in line with independent school pay scales. • Complimentary lunch. • Complimentary access to on-site leisure facilities, including swimming pool, gym & squash courts. • Opportunities for additional CPD as well as pastoral and wider-curricular involvement. • Free on-site parking. • Employee assistance programme. • Mentoring and support from experienced senior managers and existing lead coaches. • A supportive, skilled, and innovative staff team. • Motivated, hard-working pupils. • An impressive working environment with extensive landscaped grounds. • Opportunity to be part of welcoming and supportive workforce. Closing date for applications: 11 June 2026 (23.59) Please note that applications will be con