Learning Support Teacher

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching well-structured, specialist one-to-one and small group lessons for pupils with SEND^.
• Screening pupils for Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and writing, implementing, and reviewing Individual Learning Plans^.
• Collaborating closely with subject teachers to ensure the wider curriculum is fully accessible through effective scaffolding and access strategies^.
• Taking an active role in coordinating access arrangements for in-class and formal assessments across key stages^.
• Communicating regularly with parents, colleagues, and external professionals to provide joined-up support and guidance^.

About You

• The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic practitioner with a genuine passion for inclusive education^.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and an Honours degree^.
• A Level 5 or Level 7 Diploma/Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties^.
• Proven experience teaching and supporting students with SEN (such as SpLDs, ASC, and SEMH)^.
• Excellent communication skills to build strong, positive working relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues^.
• A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team^.

Role Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated specialist looking to make a real difference in students' lives? Denstone College is seeking a Learning Support Teacher to join our dynamic team^.

Set within 150 acres of beautiful rural Staffordshire, this role offers the opportunity to provide targeted teaching and support to pupils with Special Educational Needs, empowering them to achieve their full academic potential^.

Denstone College is a thriving independent boarding and day school for pupils aged 4-18^.

With over 750 pupils across our campus-including 100 in our on-site Prep School-we balance the pursuit of academic excellence with a broad co-curricular programme^.

Celebrating over 150 years of rich history, we pride ourselves on our high standards of wellbeing and a warm, forward-thinking community^.

Benefits

• A beautiful working environment combining rich tradition with modern facilities^.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and career progression^.
• Free meals and free parking on site^.
• Enrolment into a pension scheme and a Christmas closure week^.
• Access to excellent on-site leisure facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, and exercise classes^.

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