Learning Support Classroom Lead

The Romsey School, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB

37 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP subject to checks

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,779.00 - £30,564.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £20,928.10 to £23,026.26

Learning Support Classroom Lead job summary

Learning Support Classroom Lead

32.5 hours per week, Term Time (39 Weeks per year)

Support Staff D Scale £27,779 to £30,564 FTE per annum,

(Actual salary £20,928.10 to £23,026.26)

Permanent contract from September 2025

Working days Monday to Friday

Make a Lasting Impact Every Day

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning?
Do you thrive in a role that requires empathy, resilience, and a proactive mindset?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Learning Support Classroom Lead to join our dynamic Learning Support Department. This is a key role supporting pupils with bespoke curriculums, behavioural needs, and emotional challenges.

You will:

Support pupils who are out of the classroom for a variety of reasons.

Help students manage behaviour through self-regulation strategies

Implement Behaviour Support Plans in collaboration with the SENCO and SEN team

Provide pastoral care and build pupil resilience and self-esteem

Work with families, staff, and external agencies to ensure holistic support

Track progress and maintain accurate record

Key Responsibilities

Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and attendance challenges

Supervise students not following a standard timetable

Help assess needs and develop tailored support strategies

Promote reintegration for pupils returning from absence or exclusion

Act as a mentor and positive role model

Encourage ownership of learning and behaviour

Who We are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

Believes every child can succeed

Is empathetic, resilient, and proactive

Understands barriers to learning and how to overcome them

Communicates clearly and is highly organised

Works well in a team and values professional development

Holds GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths

Experience in Learning Support or SEN is desirable, but not essential – full training will be provided.

Why Join The Romsey School?

Our June 2023 OFSTED report (rated ‘Good’) highlights our supportive leadership and strong community. We offer:

A friendly, collaborative team

Excellent student behaviour

Ongoing professional development

On-site nursery and free parking

Generous pension contributions

A chance to make a real difference every day

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gateway Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Romsey School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1130 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Romsey School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-romsey-school

"Your gateway to success".
Our vision is to provide a world class education for our young people.

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