Learning Specialist

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Student Support and Inclusion

• Identify, assess, and support students with additional learning needs.
• Design, implement, and monitor individualized learning plans and intervention strategies.
• Provide direct or indirect support to students to enhance their academic and socio-emotional development.
• Collaborate in the holistic development and care of students.

Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Administer and oversee inclusion programs within the school.
• Develop and implement diversity initiatives that promote equity and respect for all learners.
• Ensure that inclusive practices are embedded across teaching and learning processes.

Teacher Support and Training

• Train and support teaching staff in best practices for differentiated instruction and inclusive education.
• Provide guidance on classroom strategies to support diverse learners.
• Promote awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity among staff.

Monitoring and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of students, interventions, and individualized learning plans.
• Monitor student progress and adjust support strategies as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation in line with institutional policies and audit requirements.

Communication and Collaboration

• Attend and lead meetings with parents to discuss student progress and support strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leadership, and external specialists when required.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with all stakeholders.

Resources and Materials

• Request and manage resources and materials needed for instructional support, following established procedures.
• Support the development of adapted or differentiated teaching materials.

Skills

• Strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated instruction.
• Ability to identify and support diverse learning needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational and documentation skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a student-centered approach.
• Ability to train and support teaching staff.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Collaborative teamwork skills.
• Intermediate level of English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Pedagogy, or related field.
• Specialized training in inclusion, special education, or learning support (desirable).
• Knowledge of inclusive education frameworks and intervention strategies.

Experience

• Previous experience supporting students with additional learning needs.
• Experience implementing inclusion or diversity programs in a school setting.
• Experience working collaboratively with teachers and families.
• Experience in developing and monitoring individualized learning plans.
• Experience in training or coaching teachers (desirable).

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.