Teacher of Learning Support

Teacher of Learning Support

• Location: Surrey
• Contract Type: Permanent, Term time
• Salary: Competitive
• Closing Date: 6th November 2026

This is a role for a teacher who specialises in supporting students with underlying learning difficulties across Years 9–13, helping them develop study skills, organisation and exam technique so they can access the full curriculum. You will join a well-established Learning Support department and deliver tailored one-to-one and small-group lessons from January 2027, working closely with classroom teachers and parents to translate strategies into classroom success.

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

Essential

• 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.

How to Apply

Candidates are requested to submit a brief letter of application (no more than one side of A4), together with the online application and supported by a full CV (via the ‘Apply now’ button) as soon as possible and no later than 9:00 am on 6th November 2026.

Applications are considered as they are received and therefore the vacancy may close sooner than advertised.

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

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