Learning Development Teacher

JOB PURPOSE:  To support the additional learning needs of pupils throughout the school and deliver effective intervention
 
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, although this list is by no means exhaustive:
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly with parents, including writing reports and attending parents’ meetings
• Develop and regularly review Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and Pupil Profiles
• Establish good working relationships with pupils and colleagues in order to maintain essential lines of communication
• Maintain accurate and relevant records of pupils’ attainment and progress
• Maintain and develop appropriate resources to support pupils’ specific learning difficulties
• Plan and deliver effective lessons, informed by thorough assessment of pupils’ needs
• Promote the behaviour policy and deliver well structured, engaging lessons to improve focus
• Take an active role in the wider school community as required
• Teach pupils with specific learning differences in small groups or on a 1:1 basis as required
• To support the SENCo in managing implantation strategies throughout the school
• Utilise appropriate technology to support learning needs and promote the independence of pupils
• Undertake relevant training and CPD
• Work with the Lead SENCo to manage and support EHCPs

Essential attributes:

• Ability to liaise with other professionals
• Ability to motivate and encourage pupils of differing abilities and backgrounds
• Ability to take a keen interest in the welfare and learning of the whole pupil body
• Ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of working independently
• Ability to work positively alongside subject teachers
• A degree or similar relevant qualification
• A positive attitude to creative teamwork
• Computer literate
• Flexible attitude to working patterns to accommodate school excursions during holiday periods
• Good organisational skills
• If OCR Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Dyslexia/Specific Learning Difficulties is not held, a willingness to undertake it
• Stimulating, reactive to pupils’ ideas and interests and energetic
• Willingness to be adaptable and respond to changes as they arise
• Willingness to develop area-specialism in various elements of SEN support and delivery
• Willingness to liaise with Housemasters and Tutors
• Willingness to play a full part in school activities

Desirable attributes:

• Experience of working in a school environment

Experience working with pupils who have SEN

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