Learning Support Teacher

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Teacher who is passionate about supporting young people. The successful candidate will be required to assist pupils with specific learning difficulties, on either A1: 1, small group or in class basis and have learning support experience and or a willingness to undertake relevant CPD.

This motivated individual well work well as part of an enthusiastic team of teachers and support staff, to support the education of pupils in years 7 to 13.

The successful candidate will join a forward-looking department and there will be opportunities to be involved in the future development of the department in areas such as English as an additional language, non-SEND academic support provision and the broadening of specialist literacy intervention.

Merchant Taylors’ is a successful school with many high achievers and is committed to embracing neurodiversity within its community and creating an accessible learning environment. We currently work with around 150 pupils who have a variety of identified needs.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, forging warm, productive working relationships with pupils and staff, being sensitive to the pressures on classroom teachers and offering support as needed. We welcome applications from experienced colleagues but also believe we have the capacity to support a candidate with the potential to grow into the role.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing referrals for handwriting concerns, carrying out assessment where required and liaising with pupils, parents and teachers regarding the introduction of typing for relevant pupils.
• Where appropriate highlighting any pupil who may need further assessment or review to the Head of Learning Support or the Director of Academic Inclusion.
• Keeping up to date with and implementing changes in the legislation regarding access arrangements.
• Ongoing assessment of the needs of applicants who have been identified as having an SPLD through monitoring process.
• Assisting the head of learning support with the tracking of those with identified SPLD as well as those who are under achieving
• Support the Head of Learning Support and the Director of Academic Inclusion in liaising with the Examinations Officer about appropriate access arrangements
• Assist in the transition to tertiary education by offering advice to pupils where appropriate new paragraph Communicating with parents and outside agencies if and when needed.
• Identify resources needed to meet the needs of pupils

• The School offers membership to a Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme under a Master Trust provided by the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS)
• Access to a cash flexible benefit in lieu of pension contribution
• As a member of the pension scheme, there is life cover 4x annual salary and income protection
• Staff accommodation is often available and nearly half of the academic faculty lives on campus
• Interest-free loans are available to staff vacating school accommodation and taking out a mortgage

• There is an extensive induction programme for all new colleagues, and we encourage ongoing professional development through generous inset provision
• Each member of the academic faculty has a voice on professional matters via the General Purposes Committee

• Fee concessions are available for the sons of any member of the academic faculty who meet the school’s entry requirements
• Longer holidays than the maintained sector
• School Nurse on site
• Physiotherapist on site
• School Counsellor on site

• Free use of the school’s extensive leisure and sporting facilities.
• Free lunch and free refreshments are available throughout the working day during term time

The working environment at Taylors’ is collegiate, supportive and purposeful and we deeply value the contribution of our talented and dedicated staff across all areas of the School. The Senior Common Room is a beautifully appointed space with a fully stocked bar for refreshments, situated at the very heart of the school. There are also a number of events held throughout the year which offer opportunities to socialise and forge new friendships. With so many staff living onsite this genuinely enhances the experience for staff. Here is a brief summary of activities which staff are welcome to join:

• Staff Choir
• Wine Society
• Life drawing class
• Staff cricket team
• 5-a-side football

There are various trips which are organised throughout the year such as a staff ski trip and an annual pre-Christmas trip to Harrods. There are also many popular events run by Parents Associations such as the summer barbecue by the lake, a rugby dinner & dance, a Burns Night supper and concerts which staff are most welcome to attend.

The Process

Please complete an application form and an accompanying letter (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the post; you may wish to include a brief CV.

Applications to be submitted by 9am on Friday 9 May 2025

Interviews in school to be held on Wednesday 14 May 2025

If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Emma Sadler, Head of Learning Support, ESadler@mtsn.org.uk

Applications to (email or post):

HA6 2HT

Email: recruitment@mtsn.org.uk

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

How we use your information

Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found on the Vacancy page of the School Website