Learning Support Teacher (Maternity cover)

Learning Support Teacher for Pupils with SEND (maternity cover) (Fixed-term, Part-Time ) Start Date: September 2026Responsible to: Head of Learning Support The post Spratton Hall is seeking to appoint an inspirational, experienced and highly-motivated teacher for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for September 2026. This position is a fixed-term maternity cover role for a minimum period of 6 months. The role is part-time (20 hours per week), although some flexibility may be considered for the right candidate. The role comprises of:• Taking one-to-one lessons for support in literacy/numeracy throughout the school up to Year 8 • Teaching small groups of pupils for additional support lessons throughout the school up to Year 8 • Providing in-class support Learning Support Teacher Duties • Advise on and support the coordination of provision for pupils with SEND • Contribute to the day-to-day operation of the School’s SEND Policy. • Liaise with pupils, and the parents of pupils, with SEND. • Maintain and create records for pupils with SEND when acting as the key contact point with the Learning Support Department. • In accordance with department procedures, seek evidence and carry out relevant assessments of pupils where possible SEND has been identified. • Support the work of the Learning Support Department in monitoring the provision of teaching for pupils with SEND. • Contribute to the provision of guidance and training for teaching colleagues to support the development of their teaching practice in regard to pupils with SEND. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDINGThe Learning Support Teacher will have knowledge and understanding of:• The National Curriculum, Common Entrance and the schemes of work followed by their pupils, whatever the subject. They will use multi-sensory methods and a variety of resources to work with the pupil(s) beginning at the current level reached by that pupil. • The characteristics of effective teaching and learning styles, in