Learning Support Tutor

Learning Support Tutor Location: Malvern Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only Hours: Variable Hours Salary: Competitive We are looking to appoint a Learning Support Tutor. This position is term time (34 weeks) variable hours. What you\’ll be doing: • Tutoring children from 5 to 13 years old and provide high quality learning support to match children’s individual needs. • Key Responsibilities: • To tutor pupils who require learning support, from Years 1 to 8, tutoring one-to-one or in small groups. • To liaise with subject teachers and the SENDCo to identify gaps in pupil learning and agree a plan to help pupils overcome individual barriers to learning. • To develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships with pupils and staff in the Learning Support department. • To prepare, write termly reports, contribute to monitoring progress towards pupil targets, suggest new targets and meet with parents when required. • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning strategies and their use to deliver the curriculum. • To become familiar with the life of the school and understand the needs and expectations of the pupils. • To be ultimately responsible to the Headmaster through the SENDCo. • A desire to role model the Malvern Qualities and to inspire, empower and develop our pupils so that they achieve their optimal outcomes. • You’ll have: • A teaching qualification, and able to tutor in both Maths and English at both KS2 and KS3. • Experience of, and success in, a similar role. • Knowledge of KS2 White Rose maths approach and vocabulary. • SEND training. You\’ll get: We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. The Downs Malvern School is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape. Closing date: Monday 6 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner. This post involves significant contact with children, and the post holder will be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in a regulated activity. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Downs Malvern School exists to provide a quality all round education for years 1 to 8 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check. You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates You may also have experience in the following: SEND Teacher, Learning Support, Additional Needs support tutor, Learning Support Tutor, SEND / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Literacy & Numeracy Support, Tutoring & mentoring, Academic Support etc REF-(Apply online only)