Learning support teacher

Learning Support Teacher

Join our team as a full-time, experienced Learning Support Teacher dedicated to working with a diverse range of students. This role is crucial in providing targeted assistance to students facing challenges in their academic journey. You will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. We welcome candidates from all nationalities who are fluent in English; knowledge of French and/or another language is an advantage.

Main Duties

• Assist and support individual pupils on the SEND register by planning, preparing, and delivering lessons, assessing pupil progress, and planning the next steps (28 periods a week).
• Plan effectively to meet the needs of individual pupils with Special Educational Needs and, in collaboration with the Learning Support Coordinator (LSCO), prepare, implement, monitor, and review Individual Educational Plans.
• Deliver focused support lessons, specifically focused on English language acquisition and preparation for Cambridge English Examinations.
• Make or modify resources as suggested and advised by the LSCO, Educational Psychologist, or other outside agencies.
• Work in partnership with parents to promote their involvement in working with the school to achieve the best outcome for the pupil(s).
• Identify and share the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with additional learning support needs.
• Work as part of the team to ensure that the well-being and personal development of the pupils enhance their learning opportunities and life skills.
• Provide regular feedback to the Class teacher, Subject teacher, KS Lead, LSCO, and relevant outside agencies (as directed) about the pupils’ difficulties and progress.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress and plan next steps for children on the SEND register.

Person Specification

• Good honours degree and/or a further degree in a directly related subject.
• Experience working with young people in a boarding school setting.
• Shares the educational vision of La Garenne International School, including our holistic vision of education, and is excited to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral aspects of life at the school.
• Embraces a commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning and is willing to experiment with new practices.
• Passionate about their subject and able to enthuse others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (native-level).
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Understands the importance of Safeguarding and keeping all students safe.
• Strong ICT competence and willingness to embrace new technologies.
• Ability to support our after-school programme.
• Reliable and organised.
• Proactive and continually strives for improvement.
• Possesses a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to change and development, and a good sense of humour.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We welcome applicants who have a passion for education, who are ready to offer individual attention, participate in the life of the whole school, and who will uphold our Guiding Principles. La Garenne International School is fully committed to safeguarding the children and young people in our care. All new staff are subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including criminal records and Swiss Justice Department searches for people working with children, as well as identity, qualifications, and employment verification.