Learning Support Teacher

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Learning Support Teacher - KS3/KS4

Location: Surrey

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Permanent - Full time or part time (4 days can be considered)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and aligned with MPS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and forward-thinking Learning Support Teacher to join a high-achieving secondary school in Surrey. This well-resourced and supportive school is looking for a skilled professional to provide targeted support to pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) and other SEN across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The school boasts a strong inclusion ethos and is committed to helping every child achieve their potential. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and wider Progress Department to provide high-quality, tailored learning support to students, both in small groups and on a 1:1 basis.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver specialist literacy and/or numeracy interventions to students with SpLD or other SEN
Create and maintain Individual Education Plans (IEPs) with measurable, curriculum-linked targets
Plan and deliver engaging lessons using varied teaching strategies to support progress
Conduct regular assessments in reading, spelling, or maths and track student progress
Maintain clear and accurate records of lessons, targets, and assessments
Liaise effectively with class teachers and parents to support student development
Contribute actively to department meetings and stay up to date with best practice in SEN Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Level 5 or Level 7 qualification in SpLD (e.g. Dyslexia) OR proven experience supporting smaller groups of pupils in Maths and English in previous roles
A collaborative and proactive attitude, with the ability to liaise across departments
Excellent organisational skills, with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and planning
Experience working in a secondary setting with diverse learning needs Why Apply?

Join a welcoming and inclusive department with excellent SEN support
Work in a school that values innovation and personalised learning
Opportunity to make a real impact on the progress of individual students
Supportive leadership and CPD opportunities available
Excellent career progression opportunities and beautiful working environment with and access to world-class sports facilities (gym, swimming pool, squash courts) and free lunches
Excellent holiday entitlement - enjoy up to 8 weeks off in the summerHuntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role

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