Learning Support Teacher (Secondary School)

Job Overview

St Julian's School is seeking a committed and qualified professional to take on the role of Learning Support Teacher within our Secondary School. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team of skilled Learning Support specialists in an environment where students with Special Educational Needs can flourish and make notable progress.

The selected candidate will report directly to the Head of Learning Support for the entire school.

About St. Julian's School

Founded in 1932, we are a distinguished, inclusive British international school catering to students aged 3-18, recognized for our academic excellence. Our current enrollment exceeds 1,200 students from over 60 nationalities. The school is divided into three sections: Primary, Secondary, and Portuguese. The Primary Section serves 480 students across three classes per year. The Secondary Section accommodates 630 students in a four-form entry system. The Portuguese Section includes 140 students from 1º to 9º Ano, with one class per year.

Specific Responsibilities

For a designated group of students:

Lead Provision Development

• Assess learning support needs from the moment of referral or allocation.
• Conduct evaluations using standardized, diagnostic, formative, and summative methods.
• Partner with the Head of Learning Support (HoLS) to coordinate the planning of learning support provisions.
• Update school information systems with pertinent data for assigned students.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning plans and differentiation strategies.
• Engage in shadowing and observations as required, providing feedback to subject teachers.
• Coordinate with HoLS to ensure that appropriate access arrangements are provided for assigned students.
• Act as the primary contact for inquiries regarding the learning requirements of assigned students.
• Champion the needs of students within the wider school environment.

Monitor Progress

• Keep organized records of assessments in line with departmental guidelines.
• Partake in regular evaluations of support plans to guarantee their effectiveness and relevance.
• Clearly document student progress in accordance with the school’s reporting procedures.
• Gather and present feedback (e.g., round robins) at intervals established with HoLS.

Communication

• Collaborate with relevant subject teachers about the needs and support strategies for students.
• Lead progress and review meetings with parents, teachers, tutors, and others.
• Communicate outcomes of meetings to stakeholders.
• Attend parent evenings and other necessary meetings.
• Work with and make referrals to other departments or external professionals when appropriate.
• Maintain consistent communication with HoLS and report any concerns.
• Ensure all communication is recorded and filed according to departmental procedures.

Responsibilities as a Learning Support Teacher in Mainstream Subject Classrooms

• Serve as a co-teacher to set classroom expectations, routines, and structures.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to discuss the learning needs and support for students.
• Jointly develop lesson objectives and assist the teacher with lesson differentiation and resource creation.
• Provide guidance to teachers from a learning support perspective, including assessments, methodologies, and next steps for support.
• Exemplify high-quality teaching practices and model support strategies within the classroom.
• Work with the classroom teacher to ensure appropriate modifications are made for students requiring additional support.
• Facilitate in-class access arrangements as necessary (e.g., serving as a reader or scribe).
• Engage in pre-teaching or re-teaching as needed.
• Assist the teacher in monitoring and assessing students’ progress and achievements.
• Contribute to report writing and communication with families as appropriate.

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