Bettws Lifehouse, an independent Special School, has an exciting Higher Level learning Support position in science. The position will be based at our Kingsland Grange site in Shrewsbury.
If you have a passion for science and are looking to develop a career in Education this may be your opportunity to shine. We will consider graduates or those qualified to Level 3 in sciences (A Levels, BTEC’s or Access to HE courses) who wish to pursue a career in learning support / teaching. We can support the successful candidate to gain further qualifications and career development. They will be required to support a variety of pupils who have specific learning needs, for engagement for learning (E4L) and qualifications in science related studies.
This position is based in our Learning team in the Upper School and the duties will include:
- Developing a knowledge of a range of learning support needs and to develop an understanding of the specific needs of the students to be supported.
- Taking into account the learning support involved, to aid the students to learn as effectively as possible both in collaborative group situations and individually
- Identifying clear teaching objectives specifying delivery and assessment methods
- setting tasks which challenge, ensure high levels of interest
- providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
- making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study and Awarding Body specifications (where appropriate)
- Liaising with other teaching staff to assess pupils’ work systematically, using formative and summative feedback to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development.
- Be familiar with the systems on the school MIS and prepare and present informative, helpful, and accurate reports to parents.
Previous experience with SEN pupils would be an advantage, as would relevant qualifications in these areas. Our pupils have a range of challenges from moderate learning difficulties to social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and may present challenging behaviours.
In addition to classroom duties, you have an advantage if you have:
- De-escalation and physical Intervention experience
- Experience of emotional regulation e.g., THRIVE
- Ability to support / plan and deliver lessons for additional subjects
If you think you have excellent motivation, enthusiasm, and a professional attitude this could be your opportunity to join a successful, innovative, forward-thinking team which is committed to supporting staff in their continued professional development.
The Senior Leadership Team are looking for candidates who can fill this position as soon as possible from September 2025
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st September
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
