Learning Support Teacher

Job Description

Responsibilities: 

• Provide individualized support to students with learning difficulties or special educational needs (SEN). 

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement strategies for accommodating diverse learning needs within the classroom. 

• Conduct assessments to identify students' specific learning needs and develop personalized learning plans. 

• Develop and implement personalized learning plans tailored to each student's individual needs and academic goals, including accommodations for exams and coursework. 

• Collaborate with the exam centre to ensure that students with SEN receive the appropriate access arrangements to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. 

• Deliver targeted interventions and support sessions focused on building essential academic skills, such as literacy, numeracy, study skills, and exam preparation strategies. 

• Adapt teaching materials and resources to suit the learning styles and abilities of individual students. 

• Monitor and track the academic progress of students with SEN, providing ongoing feedback and adjustments to support strategies as necessary to ensure academic success. 

• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to provide updates on their child's progress, discuss strategies for support at home, and collaborate on goal-setting. 

• Work closely with other members of the school's support team, including special educational needs coordinator (SENCOs) and the Wellbeing team to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting students with SEN. 

• Keep up-to-date with best practices in the field of special education and attend relevant professional development opportunities. 

• Maintain accurate records of student assessments, progress, and interventions in accordance with school policies and procedures. 

• Advocate for the needs of students with SEN within the school community and participate in meetings or committees related to inclusion and diversity. 

• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally, regardless of their individual learning needs. 

Qualifications / Requirements  

• Teaching certification from an accredited institution and minimum two years of experience in the given field. 

• University degree in Special Educational Needs, Special Education, Inclusive Education, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Educational Psychology, Child Development, Learning Disabilities Studies, Occupational Therapy, Social Pedagogy, Counselling Psychology (with substantial high school-based experience), Education (with substantial SEN experience).

• Experience supporting students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, executive functioning difficulties, anxiety, sensory needs, and other learning differences.

  Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for literacy, numeracy, study skills, executive functioning, and independent learning.

• Preferred knowledge and experience working in the British curriculum 

• Preferred experience in teaching at a secondary level 

• Fluency in English  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills 

We offer:

• Vibrant international community

• Competitive salary adequate to your experience and skills

• Access to private medical and mental health package

• Subsidised Mulitisport card

• Subsidised lunches

• Rich professional development scheme

For informal enquires about the position you are welcome to contact us at jobs@akademeia.edu.pl

It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

https://www.akademeia.edu.pl/about-us/policies

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.