LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER - PERSON SPECIFICATION Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Title: Learning Support Teacher Department: Learning Support Qualifications Essential Desirable Method of assessment Dyslexia Level 5 or Level 7 SpLD Experience of working in a SEN Environment Excellent subject knowledge PGCE Appropriate qualification for teaching and assessing learners with specific learning difficulties ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Application form Interview Skills and Special Aptitudes Essential Desirable Method of assessment Experience of teaching students on a one-to one basis Experience of planning individual programmes for students Ability to integrate fully with academic subject departments Experience of teaching students in the secondary sector and 6th form ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Application form Interview References Assessment exercise Personal Qualities Essential Desirable Method of assessment Patient and calm under pressure Approachable Able to communicate clearly and effectively with parents A sense of humour and integrity ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Interview Assessment exercise Ambition to progress professionally Capacity to take calculated risks Self-awareness ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Special requirements Essential Desirable Method of assessment Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children Compliance with Pangbourne College’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Current driving licence ⭐ ⭐ ⭐