Learning Support Specialist Teacher (KS 3-5) in Ely

Job Description

We are looking to provide high‑quality one‑to‑one support for pupils on our Learning Support register. In conversation with parents and teachers, SENDCos will recommend a referral for a pupil to attend one‑to‑one support sessions for a period of time (from half a term upwards), these sessions will operate in School, during the School day. As such we are looking to appoint a skilled practitioner who will be able to make a difference to the educational progress of the students they are working with.

This role is a zero hours contract based upon demand by pupils/parents, with flexibility on working patterns across the week.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist and targeted support for sustained intervention for pupils aged 13‑18 years on a one‑to‑one basis using creative, highly visual and interactive teaching styles to support pupils' learning.
• Provide regular feedback to the SENDCo.
• Carry out, where required, online meetings with parents to update them on progress.
• Write reports relating to pupils' progress according to an agreed schedule.
• Manage timetable and rotate pupils' lessons.

Terms and Conditions

• The School operates a defined contribution scheme for teaching staff (APTIS scheme). Further details about the defined contribution scheme are available from the School’s Chief Financial Officer.
• Members of staff may educate their own children in any of the three parts of the school or at Fairstead House, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
• School lunch is provided when at work over lunchtime and tea and coffee throughout the day.
• Limited use of school gym facilities (during specific times) and use of the school swimming pool at specific times (during summer school holidays – small fee applies).
• Limited free on‑site parking.
• Employees and their dependants have access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme and Local Gym Membership.
• Members of staff are entitled to a 10 % discount on all King’s Ely school uniform ordered for their own children from Schoolblazer.
• Discounts at local businesses including Poet’s House, The Almonry Kitchen & Tearoom, Ely Grazing Company, Sushi and Salad, Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
• The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
• If you are selected for interview, you will need to provide and bring with you photographic proof of identity (eg passport or photo driving licence), birth certificate, documentation confirming your National Insurance Number or your right to work in the United Kingdom, proof of address (eg recent bank statement/HMRC correspondence/utility bill) and certification of declared qualifications.

We appreciate your effort in completing this application and for your interest in working for King’s Ely.